Enforcement Directorate vs. West Bengal Government — Alleged Obstruction of I-PAC Raids

Timeline

1. 29 Oct 2026News

   I-PAC Raids| Supreme Court Reserves Verdict On ED Plea, Mamata Banerjee Says State Can Send Case To CBI

   The bench asked ASG S V Raju why the Centre could not now refer the matter to the CBI itself, observing that the situation that had prompted the ED to approach the Supreme Court no longer existed.

   Verdictum

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court finished hearing arguments on a request from a federal agency and will decide later.

   Who:

   The Enforcement Directorate is a federal agency, the West Bengal Government is a state authority, Mamata Banerjee is a state leader, and S V Raju is an Additional Solicitor General representing the central government.

   When:

   Reported on 29 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   West Bengal and the Supreme Court.

   Why:

   The court noted that the original problem leading to the request no longer exists and asked why the central government cannot refer the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation.

   What it means:

   The court is now deciding on the request while the state leader suggests the matter could be handled by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

2. 29 Oct 2026News

   Bengal govt now free to transfer I-PAC raid obstruction case to CBI: Mamata

   Mamata Banerjee informed the Supreme Court that the new government can transfer the investigation to the CBI. The Enforcement Directorate sought an independent probe into the alleged interference in its operations. Banerjee

   The Economic Times

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Mamata Banerjee told the Supreme Court that the state government may hand over a case to the CBI.

   Who:

   Mamata Banerjee is the state leader, the Enforcement Directorate is the agency, and the Supreme Court is the court.

   When:

   Reported on 29 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   West Bengal.

   Why:

   The Enforcement Directorate wants an independent investigation into alleged interference with its work.

   What it means:

   The state government is now permitted to transfer the investigation to the CBI.