HC to hear ED’s summons against Hemant Soren tomorrow

The land scam case against Chief Minister Hemant Soren will be heard on October 13. P Chidambaram, representing Soren, argued that the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are unjustified and that his client is being persecuted. The ED’s intention behind the summons is unclear as they do not specify whether Soren is being called as an accused or witness. The ED countered that they have the power to issue summons under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Soren has requested the high court to stay the operation of the summons and has alleged political vendetta.