Former CM Hemant Soren's bail decision on May 10

Ranchi:  The bail plea of land scam case accused and former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren was heard in the special court of Ranchi PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) on Saturday. During this, written arguments were submitted in the court by Hemant Soren (defense side) and ED. Now the court will give its verdict on May 10.

Earlier on Tuesday (April 30), there was a debate on Hemant Soren's bail from both sides for more than an hour. During the debate, on one side the defense presented arguments for granting bail to Hemant Soren. On the other hand, his arguments were strongly opposed by the ED.

Actually, former jailed CM Hemant Soren has approached the court for his bail. He has filed a bail petition through his advocate. The main accused in this case, former Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Bhanu Pratap, a light employee of Bargain area, are currently lodged in judicial custody in Birsa Munda Central Jail.

Hemant Soren was arrested by ED in the money laundering case after he resigned on the night of 30 January. In the same case, ED has also arrested Officer Ali, Antu Tirkey, Priyaranjan Sahay, Vipin Singh and Irshad. 

 Apart from Ranchi PMLA Court, Hemant Soren has also applied for bail in Jharkhand High Court and Supreme Court.