Overview

• A Supreme Court bench allowed bail for the suspended 2011-batch IAS officer after more than two years in custody since his May 4, 2023 arrest by the Enforcement Directorate.
• Bail terms require court permission for travel, full cooperation with investigators, attendance on every trial date, and furnishing of bonds to the trial court’s satisfaction.
• The case relates to alleged laundering tied to the purported illegal transfer of about 4.5 acres of Army-occupied land in Ranchi’s Bariatu area.
• The Enforcement Directorate alleges Ranjan misused his position as Ranchi deputy commissioner by conspiring with land dealers and officials to facilitate forged transactions.
• Investigations span multiple deals and two PMLA cases, including a Cheshire Home Road property matter in which he earlier secured High Court bail, while the ongoing trial has examined five of 31 witnesses.