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

• The Delhi High Court set aside a Lokpal order granting CBI sanction to chargesheet Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra.
• The court cited procedural infirmity, stating Lokpal failed to obtain comments from public servants as per Section 20(7) of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act.
• Lokpal has been requested to reconsider the sanction for chargesheet against Moitra within one month, following relevant provisions.
• The case pertains to the alleged cash-for-query scam, where Moitra is accused of receiving cash and gifts from businessman Darshan Hiranandani.
• CBI had registered an FIR against Moitra and Hiranandani and submitted its report to Lokpal regarding the allegations.

Why It Matters: Delhi HC halted CBI's chargesheet against Mahua Moitra, citing Lokpal's procedural error.