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

• TMC MP Mahua Moitra faced 'Cash for Query' allegations for accepting benefits from Darshan Hiranandani and sharing her Lok Sabha login.
• She was expelled from Lok Sabha in December 2023 after the Ethics Committee found her guilty of violating the code of conduct.
• CBI filed an FIR against Moitra and Hiranandani, submitting its investigation report to the Lokpal for sanction to file a charge sheet.
• Delhi High Court quashed the Lokpal's order, citing procedural errors as Moitra's arguments were not adequately considered under Section 20(7) of the Lokpal Act.
• The case now returns to the Lokpal for a fresh decision, potentially leading to a prolonged legal battle if sanction is granted again.

Why It Matters: Delhi HC quashes Lokpal's order in Mahua Moitra case, citing procedural flaws; case returns to Lokpal.