Mamata Banerjee vs ED: SC defers hearing to February 10
The Supreme Court has delayed hearing the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of blocking their searches at I-PAC offices and the home of I-PAC director Pratik Jain in a coal smuggling probe.
The next court date is now set for February 10.
Significance of the case
This clash is about more than just one investigation—it's raising questions on how much power states have over central agencies.
The ED wants a CBI probe against Banerjee and top police officials, saying they interfered with their work.
Meanwhile, TMC claims the ED was invading privacy and targeting sensitive election data.
With both sides trading serious accusations, the outcome could shape how future investigations between state leaders and central agencies play out.