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SC seeks ED’s response on plea by Bhupesh Baghel’s son, challenging arrest in Rs 2,000 crore liquor scam

New Delhi, Oct 31 (UNI) The Supreme Court today sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on a petition filed by Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, challenging his arrest in connection with the alleged Rs 2,000 crore liquor scam in the state.
A Bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymala Bagchi, issued a notice to the ED and directed it to file a counter-affidavit within 10 days.
During the hearing, Justice Bagchi remarked, “More than the grounds of arrest, it’s about the interpretation of Section 190 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. How long can you take to investigate?”
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