Ranchi, Sept. 30 -- The Special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Court in Ranchi on Wednesday framed charges against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in connection with the alleged 8.86-acre land scam case in the Bargain circle area. Soren appeared before the court through video conferencing during the hearing.

The development came after the Jharkhand High Court earlier had refused to stay the framing of charges against the Chief Minister. Following the High Court's order, Soren appeared before the Special PMLA court.

During the hearing, CM Hemant Soren denied the allegations levelled against him and termed the charges as baseless.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has named a total of 17 individuals as accused in the case...