The Jharkhand High Court directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to respond to former Chief Minister Hemant Soren's bail application in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. Soren, arrested on January 31, claims no involvement with the disputed land and alleges political conspiracy. The ED has until June 10 to file a response. Soren's previous attempts for interim bail were dismissed by the Supreme Court, which criticized him for not fully disclosing pertinent information. Soren is currently held in Birsa Munda Jail, Ranchi.