Jharkhand CM Interim Bail Plea | 22 May 2024

Why in News?

Recently, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has opposed interim bail to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

Key Points

• According to ED, Hemant Soren was guilty of the offence of money laundering for which he was arrested in January 2024.
• Interim bail is granted temporarily during the pendency of a case when regular bail cannot be immediately obtained.
  • The term "interim bail" is not explicitly defined in the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).