Political probe battles between center states keep Indian democracy spicy—this ED vs Mamata I-PAC saga intensifies dramatically. January 10 2026 ED rushed Supreme Court via Article 32 after Calcutta HC postponed cases post-January 14 alleging Mamata interfered raids removing evidence. Searches hit I-PAC offices Pratik Jain homes over alleged Rs 10 crore hawala to firm for Trinamool Goa polls tied coal smuggling.
ED wants CBI probe protection independent functioning. State calls political misuse seeking seized docs back filed theft complaints against officials. Kolkata Police probes ED "trespass." In my view federalism tension classic—central agencies vs ruling parties often clash Bengal style fiery. Hoping courts ensure justice not politics—fair investigation key regardless side.
TL;DR
- ED conducted raids I-PAC premises January 8 2026 coal scam links.
- Alleged documents devices removed presence senior state officials obstructing.
- Claims Rs 10 crore hawala routed I-PAC Trinamool services.
- Calcutta HC deferred hearings post-January 14 single division benches.
- ED filed Article 32 Supreme Court seeking CBI probe.
- Asserts investigation rights curtailed state machinery interference.
- Trinamool counter-petition demands seized election docs return.
- Accuses ED unlawful access confidential political strategies.
- Pratik Jain family complaints document theft during searches.
- Kolkata Police registers cases identifies ED officials probes.
