Special Court allows Hemant Soren to participate in trust vote in Jharkhand assembly
The Hindu
Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren allowed to participate in trust vote despite money laundering case.
A special court in Ranchi on February 3 allowed former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to participate in the trust vote in the State assembly on February 5.
Mr. Soren, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on January 31 in a money laundering case, filed a petition before the special PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) court, seeking permission to participate in the trust vote sought by the new government.
He was remanded to ED custody for five days by the court on February 2.
Mr. Soren pleaded before the court that he is a member of the Assembly and has a right to participate in the special session.
"Applicant (Soren) is, therefore, filing the present Application seeking an order from this Hon'ble Court to permit the Applicant to attend the Special Session of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly and participate in the proceedings of the Floor Test slated for February 5 at 11 AM," the petition said.
The new government led by Champai Soren has sought the floor test to prove its majority in the House. He took over as the Chief Minister after Hemant Soren was arrested.
Advocate General Rajeev Ranjan told PTI that the ED vehemently objected to the petition.
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