The High Court has imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on CM Hemant Soren for delaying the response in the SC/ST Act case against ED officials. The next hearing is scheduled for November 2nd.

The Jharkhand High Court heard a petition challenging the case registered against ED officials under the SC-ST Act. During the hearing, the court expressed displeasure over the delay in filing responses and the additional time being requested for it. The court imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on the defendant party. It also clearly directed that the response to the case should be filed within the stipulated time. The court adjourned further hearing of the matter.