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Mahua Moitra Moves Delhi HC Against Lokpal’s Sanction Order In Cash-For-Query Case | India News

Mahua Moitra Moves Delhi HC Against Lokpal’s Sanction Order In Cash-For-Query Case | India News

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Last Updated:November 17, 2025, 22:42 IST Mahua Moitra challenges Lokpal order in Delhi High Court after it allowed CBI to file chargesheet in cash-for-query case involving Darshan Hiranandani. TMC MP Mahua Moitra. (File) Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the Lokpal order that allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file a chargesheet against her within a month in the alleged cash-for-query case. In a November 12 full-bench decision, Lokpal invoked its powers and approved the sanction under relevant sections of the Lokpal Act for the CBI to prosecute Moitra and others. The authority asked the probe agency to file the chargesheet in court within four weeks, and also to submit a copy to the Lokpal, news agency ANI reported. The Krishnanager MP, in its petition, said that the Lokpal’s approval, communicated through a letter dated November 14, was granted without considering her defence, despite the fact that she had been asked to submit written comments and present oral arguments on the CBI’s investigation report. She alleged that …

Vote-for-bribe: SC says no immunity for MPs and MLAs, overrules 1998 verdict | Latest News India

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A seven-judge bench in the Supreme Court held that lawmakers, including MPs and MLAs, are liable to be prosecuted under the Prevention of Corruption Act if they receive monetary benefits for their votes and speech in Parliament or assembly, overruling the 1998 verdict of the apex court in PV Narasimha Rao case. The Supreme Court. (ANI) A seven-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud unanimously overruled the 1998 verdict delivered by a five-judge bench in the JMM bribery case by which MPs and MLAs were granted immunity from prosecution for taking a bribe to make a speech or vote in the legislature. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Pronouncing the verdict, CJI Chandrachud said bribery is not protected by parliamentary privileges and the interpretation of the 1998 verdict is contrary to Articles 105 and 194 of the Constitution. “An MP/MLA can’t claim immunity from prosecution on a charge of bribery in connection with the vote or speech in the legislative house,” the ruled the seven-judge bench. …