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The Supreme Court heard ED's claim that West Bengal's CM obstructed a coal scam probe, with her denying wrongdoing and citing election prep.
The Supreme Court heard a February 18, 2026, plea by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleging interference by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during January 8 raids on I-PAC and its director’s residence, seeking FIRs against her and senior state officials.
Banerjee denied obstruction, stating she retrieved confidential party data for upcoming elections, claiming officials allowed the removal of devices and files.
The ED alleges intimidation and obstruction in a ₹2,742-crore coal smuggling probe, while the state denies overreach and calls the raids politically timed.
The court had previously stayed state FIRs against ED officers and ordered preservation of evidence.
The case, adjourned to March 18, raises key questions about federal-state jurisdiction and investigative agency independence.
El Tribunal Supremo escuchó el reclamo de ED de que la CM de Bengala Occidental obstruyó una investigación de estafa de carbón, con ella negando irregularidades y citando la preparación para las elecciones.