Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Supreme Court Seeks Response On Moitra Protection Plea
The Supreme Court is examining a complaint by MP Mahua Moitra.
She says officials in Nadia gave her a room at a government Circuit House.
She says they later pressured her to leave during the night.
Moitra also says a large crowd gathered outside and shouted slogans.
She wants protection when she visits her constituency, Krishnanagar.
The court asked the West Bengal government and others to explain their side.
They must respond within one week.
Moitra can then send her reply within another week before the case is heard again.
The Supreme Court asked the West Bengal government and others to respond to Mahua Moitra’s plea seeking protection during visits to Krishnanagar.
Moitra alleges Nadia officials forced her to leave a state-owned Circuit House despite allotting her a room.
She says a crowd gathered outside on the night of August 14 and shouted “Jai Shri Ram” slogans after she refused to leave.
The court directed responses within a week, followed by a week for Moitra to file a rejoinder.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta opposed issuing immediate notice but said he would file a response for the state government and Centre.
- Who
- TMC MP Mahua Moitra, the West Bengal government, Nadia district officials, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, and the Supreme Court are involved.
- What
- The Supreme Court sought responses to Moitra’s plea for protection and her allegations that she was forced to leave a Circuit House despite having a room allotment.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred on the night of August 14; the Supreme Court sought responses on Thursday.
- Where
- The alleged incident took place at a Circuit House in Krishnanagar, Nadia district, West Bengal.
- Why
- Moitra seeks protection during visits to her constituency and alleges harassment by district officials after she was asked to leave the Circuit House.
Moitra’s Allegations
Government’s Response
Circuit House stay
Moitra’s Allegations
Moitra says she was entitled to stay as an MP after receiving a room allotment and alleges that district officials pressured her to leave in the middle of the night.
Government’s Response
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said there were factual inaccuracies in the claims and questioned the direct approach to the Supreme Court. He also indicated that a response would be filed.
Need for protection
Moitra’s Allegations
Moitra seeks adequate protection during visits to Krishnanagar and says the Circuit House should have been secure because it is opposite the bungalows of the district magistrate and superintendent of police.
Government’s Response
The government and other respondents have been asked to file their responses; the articles do not state their full position on the protection request.
Advance notice for accommodation
Moitra’s Allegations
Moitra said nobody informed her about a booking embargo when she checked in and that no one had conveyed concerns when she made the booking.
Government’s Response
The Supreme Court asked whether an MP visiting the Circuit House must inform officials three days in advance, referring to a September 1 letter.
- Petitioner
- Mahua Moitra, a TMC MP from Krishnanagar
- Court action
- The Supreme Court asked the West Bengal government and others to file responses
- Response deadline
- Responses are due within one week; Moitra may file a rejoinder within the following week
- Alleged location
- A state-owned Circuit House in Krishnanagar, Nadia, West Bengal
- Main allegation
- Moitra says district officials pressured her to leave after allotting her a room
- Protection request
- Moitra seeks adequate protection during visits to her parliamentary constituency
- Reported crowd
- Moitra said a crowd gathered outside on August 14 and shouted “Jai Shri Ram” slogans