Archive · 21 Nov 2025
CBI Calls Moitra's Plea 'Frivolous'; Delhi HC Reserves Order
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra is fighting against a Lokpal order that allows the CBI to file charges against her in the cash-for-query case.
Moitra says the order is flawed and violates rules.
The CBI says her plea is just a way to delay the process.
The Delhi High Court has not made a decision yet.
CBI claims Mahua Moitra's plea is a 'device to delay proceedings'
Delhi HC reserves order after hearing arguments
Moitra seeks to overturn Lokpal's sanction order for CBI chargesheet
CBI submitted report to Lokpal in July, FIR registered in March
Cash-for-query case alleges Moitra asked questions in exchange for cash and gifts
- Who
- Mahua Moitra, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- What
- Moitra's plea challenging Lokpal's sanction order for CBI chargesheet
- When
- November 12, 2023 (Lokpal order), July 2023 (CBI report submission), March 21, 2023 (FIR registration)
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- Moitra seeks to overturn Lokpal's order, CBI claims she's delaying proceedings
Moitra's Stance
CBI's Stance
Purpose of Plea
Moitra's Stance
To overturn flawed Lokpal order
CBI's Stance
To delay proceedings
- Case
- Cash-for-query case
- Allegation
- Moitra asked questions in exchange for cash and gifts
- Lokpal Order Date
- November 12, 2023
- CBI Report Submission Date
- July 2023
- FIR Registration Date
- March 21, 2023