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5mo ago

Jharkhand HC Exempts Hemant Soren From Routine Court Appearance in ED Summons Case

The High Court granted conditional relief citing a minor Section 174 charge alongside recognition of Soren’s official duties.

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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren filed a petition seeking exemption from personal appearance, which the lower court rejected on July 5. (Jharkhand CMO)
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Overview

  • Soren has been directed to appear once before the Special JMFC MP/MLA Court in Ranchi on December 6 at 2:00 pm, with the High Court recording his undertaking to do so.
  • His attendance on subsequent dates is dispensed with, though the trial court may still require his presence for specific, unavoidable purposes.
  • The Enforcement Directorate told the court it did not oppose exemption, subject to Soren appearing on the first date to furnish his bail bond.
  • The High Court asked the ED to file its response, indicated a possible further hearing on December 18, and told the trial court to adjust proceedings listed for December 12.
  • The case stems from an ED complaint alleging Soren ignored eight of ten summons in a land-scam probe, an offence under Section 174 IPC that is bailable and summons-triable.