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India News: RANCHI: Former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, who has been in jail, filed a petition before the high court, seeking bail.

Ranchi: Former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, who has been in jail, filed a petition before the high court, seeking bail. Soren, who was arrested

The Jharkhand High Court has directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to respond to the bail application of former chief minister Hemant Soren, who faces charges in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. Soren claims he is a victim of political conspiracy and denies any involvement.

The Jharkhand High Court directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to respond to former Chief Minister Hemant Soren's bail application in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. Soren, arrested on January 31, claims no involvement with the disputed land and alleges political conspiracy. The ED has until June 10 to file a response. Soren's previous attempts for interim bail were dismissed by the Supreme Court, which criticized him for not fully disclosing pertinent information. Soren is currently held in Birsa Munda Jail, Ranchi.

Soren, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on January 31 in connection with a money-laundering case linked to an alleged land scam, filed the petition before the high court on Monday and requested an early hearing of the matter.