Mamata Banerjee's ED Raid Intervention: Did She Cross the Legal Line?
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Moneycontrol•09-01-2026, 12:27
Mamata Banerjee's ED Raid Intervention: Did She Cross the Legal Line?
- •West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee intervened during ED's I-PAC search, allegedly removing documents and devices.
- •ED claims obstruction of lawful search under PMLA, while Mamata denies, calling raids politically motivated.
- •The Calcutta High Court will hear the matter, raising questions about search and seizure rules.
- •Legal experts state no individual can remove seized material during a lawful search without permission.
- •Mamata's defense: ED attempted to seize Trinamool Congress' internal election data, not related to money laundering.
Why It Matters: Mamata Banerjee's intervention during ED raids sparks legal debate over obstruction and seizure laws.
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