Supreme Court Notices Mamata Banerjee and Officials Over ED Raids at I-PAC

The Supreme Court has issued notices to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and top police officials over alleged obstruction of Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at political consultancy firm I-PAC's offices. The court stayed FIRs against ED officials and emphasized the need to uphold rule of law and independent investigations. The ED seeks a CBI probe and has requested adding the Home Ministry and DoPT as parties, citing interference by state authorities. The TMC denies wrongdoing, calling the raids politically motivated, while the BJP criticizes the state government for obstructing central agencies. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on February 3.