IndiaThe Supreme Court of India observed that investigative agencies often delay actions against individuals in positions of power but act swiftly against ordinary citizens. This comment came during hearings related to the case involving Sumit Roy, the personal assistant to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, connected to the Salboni land-grabbing case. The court previously stayed Roy's arrest and requested full cooperation from him. Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan noted that Roy's questioning focused more on his family and political affiliations rather than the specific allegations against him. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that Roy's ₹2 crore deposit might be just a small part of larger financial discrepancies, citing transfers to Leaps and Bounds Private Limited, a company linked to Abhishek Banerjee. Justice Joymalya Bagchi highlighted concerns over the slow pace and lack of intensity in the investigation into Leaps and Bounds. The Supreme Court ordered the ED to provide records of Roy's questioning to ensure proper investigation.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the Supreme Court's observations regarding the behavior of investigative agencies towards individuals in power versus ordinary citizens. It includes statements from both the petitioner's legal representative and the ED's lawyer, providing balanced perspectives. The court's focus
