Supreme Court Calls I-PAC Raid Allegations 'Very Serious', Orders Probe

• The Supreme Court deemed the ED's allegations of obstruction by the West Bengal government during I-PAC raids as 'very serious'.
• The ED accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of interfering with raids related to an alleged coal theft scam, claiming she removed evidence.
• Solicitor General Tushar Mehta highlighted a 'shocking trend' of state interference, urging action against officials and setting a precedent.
• The Calcutta High Court adjourned the ED raid case hearing due to 'uncontrolled chaos' in the courtroom.
• Kapil Sibal, representing the Mamata government, denied allegations of evidence removal and questioned the ED's timing, citing a video recording.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court takes serious note of ED's obstruction claims against West Bengal government in I-PAC raid case.