In Brief
Abhishek Banerjee and another challenged a High Court order at the Supreme Court through special leave petitions, arguing it improperly curtailed the Directorate of Enforcement's investigative powers. The Supreme Court issued notice and granted interim directions allowing the DoE to conduct interrogation of the petitioners at its Kolkata office on 24 hours' notice, while simultaneously ensuring police protection and state coordination to prevent interference. The Court relied on assurances from State counsel that no obstruction would occur and that no coercive police action would follow without court permission. The matter was listed for final hearing after three weeks, with a partial stay of the High Court's order pending consideration of the substantive petition.
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