New Delhi/IBNS, March 24 -- The Supreme Court of India has raised pointed questions to the West Bengal government during a hearing on alleged interference in Enforcement Directorate (ED) operations linked to a political consultancy firm.

In a sharp observation, the bench asked whether officers of the Enforcement Directorate lose their fundamental rights simply because they are on official duty.

The bench, comprising Justices PK Mishra and NV Anjaria, emphasised that the matter was not limited to an institutional dispute.

It pointed out that several ED officers had approached the court in their personal capacity, claiming they were victims of obstruction during the investigation.

Justice Mishra underlined that the focus should remain o...