iPAC Case: ED Eyes Supreme Court After Calcutta High Court Delays Hearing

• The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is considering appealing to the Supreme Court in the iPAC case.
• ED sought a CBI investigation in Calcutta High Court, alleging obstruction during searches at iPAC office and Pratik Jain's residence.
• Calcutta High Court postponed the hearing until January 14, and the Acting Chief Justice rejected ED's urgent hearing plea.
• ED lawyers are exploring legal avenues to approach the apex court, potentially filing an appeal soon.
• Trinamool leader Mamata Banerjee refuted ED's allegations, stating her actions were for self-defense and party protection.

Why It Matters: ED plans Supreme Court appeal in iPAC case after Calcutta High Court delays and rejects urgent hearing.