Supreme Court Sets NMD Hearing on ED Investigation in Liquor Scam The Supreme Court of India on 23 March 2026 ordered that a petition filed by Chaitanya Baghel , son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, be listed for hearing on a non‑miscellaneous day (NMD) . The core issue is whether the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) can indefinitely postpone trial by continuing its investigation. Key Developments Senior advocate N. Hariharan argued that the question of law directly impacts the accused’s right to bail . The ED counsel contended the petition is moot as Mr. Baghel is already out on bail. The bench, headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant , asked the ED to specify the duration it intends to continue the investigation. The Court highlighted that the matter also involves the interpretation of Section 193 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 . Important Facts The alleged liquor scam is valued at ₹2,000 crore , with accusations that politicians, excise officials and private operators manipulated the liquor trade in Chhattisgarh between 2019‑2022. The ED alleges that Mr. Baghel personally handled nearly ₹