ADVERTISEMENTIn a post on X, Sibal said, “Only Supreme Court can rein in ED. The standoff soon spilled into the legal arena, with the ED moving the Calcutta High Court seeking permission to file a petition alleging interference in its investigation. I-PAC also approached the high court, challenging the searches and questioning their legality. Banerjee reached Jain’s residence shortly after Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma arrived at the spot. She remained inside for about 20–25 minutes before emerging with a green folder in her hand, accusing ED officials of overreach.

Source: The Telegraph January 09, 2026 10:54 UTC