Delhi HC Quashes Lokpal Order Against Mahua Moitra in Cash-for-Query Scam

• The Delhi High Court set aside a Lokpal order sanctioning CBI to file a chargesheet against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra.
• The order pertains to the alleged cash-for-query scam involving Moitra and businessman Darshan Hiranandani.
• The High Court requested the Lokpal to reconsider the sanction under Section 20 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act within one month.
• Moitra's counsel argued procedural infirmity, stating comments of public servants must be obtained before sanction.
• CBI had registered an FIR against Moitra and Hiranandani on March 21, 2024, based on a Lokpal reference.

Why It Matters: Delhi HC sets aside Lokpal's sanction for CBI chargesheet against Mahua Moitra, orders reconsideration.