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The Court stated that overall conspectus of the case based on broad probabilities does not specifically or indirectly assign the petitioner to be involved in the acquisition and possession as well as concealment of 8.86 acres of land at Shanti Nagar connected to the “proceeds of crime”.
Hemant Soren was arrested on 31-01-2024 and resigned from the post of Chief Minister of Jharkhand on the same day.
Hemant Soren was arrested by the ED on January 31 under the allegation that he illegally acquired an 8.86 acre of land in Ranchi with the help of State Government officials and others.
Hemant Soren had resigned from the post of Chief Minister of Jharkhand on January 31, 2024.
The Jharkhand High Court had earlier refused to stay proceedings against Sudhir Chaudhary.
The Court took note that Soren had earlier filed a plea under Article 226 of the Constitution before the High Court but opted for withdrawal of the same to approach the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of UU Lalit, CJ and S. Ravindra Bhat and Sudhanshu Dhulia*, JJ has set aside the order