Calcutta High Court Rejects ED's Plea For Urgent Hearing In Bengal Raid Case

In this Special Report, anchor Akshita Nandigopal discusses the latest legal developments in West Bengal following Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids. The Calcutta High Court has rejected the ED's plea for an urgent hearing regarding its investigation, which the agency alleges is being obstructed by state officials. Reporter Tapas Sen Gupta notes that the court, amidst scenes of 'chaos' and 'anguish' expressed by the judge, has scheduled the next hearing for 14 January 2026. The legal battle involves multiple petitions filed by the ED, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), and IPAC. The ED had approached the Chief Justice seeking immediate intervention after alleging that 'some papers are missing from their custody' following recent activities. However, the court maintained that the matter will be heard next week as per the judicial schedule. This development marks a significant procedural setback for the central agency as it attempts to navigate the volatile political and legal landscape in West Bengal.