Mahua Moitra Gets Interim Relief in Calcutta High Court Hate Speech Case
The Calcutta High Court has extended Mahua Moitra's interim protection from coercive action until January 29, 2027, as her plea against criminal proceedings remains pending.
The Calcutta High Court has extended interim protection from coercive action to Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in a hate speech case until January 29, 2027. The court will next hear her plea on January 13, as she seeks cancellation of the criminal proceedings registered against her.
Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya was informed that Moitra had appeared before the Hogalberia police station in Nadia district on August 14 and cooperated with investigators. The West Bengal government submitted a report confirming her appearance and stating that the investigation into the allegations was continuing.
Moitra has challenged the proceedings, describing the allegations against her as concocted and politically motivated. Her lawyer also told the court that she was not subjected to egg pelting during her August 14 appearance, following earlier concerns about her safety while visiting her Krishnanagar constituency.
The court had initially granted her interim protection on July 21 and directed her to appear before the investigating officer. It had also instructed police to ensure that she was not subjected to such disruptions during questioning.
With Thursday's order, the protection against coercive action has been extended while the court considers Moitra's petition to quash the case. The investigation itself remains ongoing, and the latest order does not determine the merits of the allegations against her.
