Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Calcutta HC Grants Interim Protection to TMC MP Mahua Moitra
The Calcutta High Court has given temporary protection to Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra from any harsh police actions in a hate speech case.
This protection lasts until October 5, as long as she cooperates with the investigation.
The court said she can be protected because the punishment for the alleged offenses is less than seven years.
Moitra's lawyer asked the court to make sure she is not harassed when she appears before the investigating officer.
The state, however, said Moitra had not followed previous notices to appear.
The court will hear the case again on October 1.
Calcutta High Court granted interim protection to TMC MP Mahua Moitra from coercive action in a hate speech case.
Protection is valid until October 5, subject to her cooperation with the investigation.
Moitra's lawyer argued that the punishment for the alleged offenses is below seven years, entitling her to protection.
The state opposed the petition, stating Moitra had not complied with previous notices to appear before the investigating officer.
The court directed Moitra to appear before the investigating officer on August 14 and ensured she would not be subjected to egg-pelting.
- Who
- Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra
- What
- Calcutta High Court grants interim protection from coercive action in a hate speech case
- When
- July 21, with next hearing on October 1
- Where
- Calcutta High Court, Kolkata
- Why
- Moitra sought protection from coercive police action and quashing of proceedings against her
Mahua Moitra's Defense
State's Opposition
Coercive Action Protection
Mahua Moitra's Defense
Moitra's lawyer argued that the punishment for the alleged offenses is below seven years, entitling her to protection from coercive action.
State's Opposition
The state opposed the petition, stating that Moitra had not complied with previous notices to appear before the investigating officer.
- MP Name
- Mahua Moitra
- Party
- Trinamool Congress
- Case Type
- Hate Speech
- Protection Duration
- Till October 5
- Next Court Hearing
- October 1
- MP's Location
- Delhi
- Parliament Session
- Monsoon Session till August 13
