The Calcutta High Court, through Justice Suvra Ghosh, acknowledged the Enforcement Directorate’s statement that no items were confiscated during the raids at the Indian Political Action Committee’s office and co-founder Pratik Jain’s residence. This led to the dismissal of the Trinamool Congress’s petition alleging the ED’s unauthorized collection of party documents during the searches. The ED clarified that no documents were seized in connection with a money laundering investigation.
The ED’s counsel, Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju, informed the court that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had taken any documents the officials were attempting to collect during the raid. Raju emphasized that the Trinamool Congress should address their concerns to the Chief Minister, who allegedly removed the documents. The court accepted the ED’s stance and concluded the petition.
Raju contended that the individual representing the Trinamool Congress in the affidavit was not present during the search operations and lacked direct knowledge of the events. He argued that the case should be dismissed as the affidavit was based on hearsay. Consequently, the case was resolved in favor of the ED’s position.
