Big Relief for Mahua Moitra: Delhi HC Quashes Lokpal's CBI Charge Sheet Order

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News18•19-12-2025, 14:08
Big Relief for Mahua Moitra: Delhi HC Quashes Lokpal's CBI Charge Sheet Order
- •Delhi High Court quashed Lokpal's order allowing CBI to file a charge sheet against Mahua Moitra in the cash-for-query case.
- •The court cited a procedural flaw, stating Lokpal merely rubber-stamped the CBI report without considering Moitra's arguments.
- •Lokpal is directed to reconsider the issue of sanction within one month, evaluating the report independently.
- •This decision stays the CBI's charge sheet process against Moitra.
- •The case originated from a complaint by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, alleging Moitra took cash/gifts for parliamentary questions.
Why It Matters: Delhi HC grants Mahua Moitra significant relief, quashing Lokpal's CBI charge sheet order due to procedural flaws.
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