SC seeks govt response on pleas against extended term for ED director

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Union government on petitions challenging its decision to extend the term of the current director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Sanjay Kumar Mishra.

A Bench of Chief Justice of India N V Ramana and Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli has posted the matter for next week.

 The court was hearing petitions filed by Congress and TMC leaders and others challenging the extended term for the ED director. Those challenging the Centre’s move include Jaya Thakur, Randeep Surjewala, Saket Gokhale, and Mahua Moitra.

 The counsel appearing for Surjewala argued