Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Chhattisgarh HC Delays Hearing on Baghel's Plea, ED to Reply
The Chhattisgarh High Court has delayed a hearing about Chaitanya Baghel, the son of a former leader.
He was arrested for allegedly being involved in a large liquor scam, where money was secretly moved around.
The police agency investigating the case has been given time to respond to the situation.
His father says this is a political issue, but the investigation is ongoing.
The court case is expected to continue in the last week of August.
Chhattisgarh High Court deferred hearing on Chaitanya Baghel's petition.
ED was given two weeks to respond to the petition.
Chaitanya Baghel was arrested by ED on July 18 in connection to a liquor scam.
The ED alleges Baghel laundered over Rs 1,000 crore.
Bhupesh Baghel has condemned ED's actions, alleging political vendetta.
- Who
- Chaitanya Baghel, the ED, and Bhupesh Baghel.
- What
- The Chhattisgarh High Court is addressing a petition from Chaitanya Baghel regarding his arrest in a liquor scam investigation.
- When
- The hearing was adjourned on Tuesday; the next hearing is expected in the last week of August.
- Where
- Chhattisgarh High Court.
- Why
- To address the legality of Chaitanya Baghel's arrest and allegations of money laundering related to the liquor scam.
Bhupesh Baghel's Stance
ED's Stance
Motivation
Bhupesh Baghel's Stance
ED's actions are politically motivated, targeting opposition leaders.
ED's Stance
The ED is conducting a legitimate investigation into a criminal matter.
- Petitioner
- Chaitanya Baghel
- Accusation
- Money laundering
- Arresting Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Alleged Amount Laundered
- Over Rs 1,000 crore
- Next Hearing
- Last week of August
Sources
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‘Devil not in law but in abuse’: SC refuses to hear ex-Chhattisgarh CM’s plea against PMLA provision
SC refuses to examine Chhattisgarh ex-CM Baghel's plea on PMLA provision
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