
ED V. Mamata Banerjee: Supreme Court disturbed by Courtroom ruckus explained
Jan 16, 2026
The Supreme Court of India has taken serious note of alleged interference by the West Bengal government in an Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation linked to a raid at the I-PAC office.
In a strongly worded hearing, the Supreme Court questioned whether courtrooms were being turned into protest sites, remarking: “Is Courtroom Jantar Mantar?” The Court expressed concern over commotion in the Calcutta High Court that prevented hearing of ED’s plea and warned that such actions could lead to “lawlessness in a State.”
This video provides a detailed, factual, and legally accurate explanation of:
The ED raid under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
Allegations of obstruction by State police
FIRs filed against ED officials
Disruption of Calcutta High Court proceedings
Supreme Court’s observations, interim orders, and constitutional concerns
📅 Next hearing: 3 February 2026
⚖️ This case raises crucial questions about:
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