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Calcutta HC Extends Interim Protection to TMC MP Mahua Moitra in Hate Speech Case
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News18•01-10-2026, 12:30
Calcutta HC Extends Interim Protection to TMC MP Mahua Moitra in Hate Speech Case
- •The Calcutta High Court extended interim protection from coercive action to Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra until January 29, 2027, in an alleged hate speech case.
- •The West Bengal government submitted a report confirming Moitra appeared before Hogalberia police station on August 14 for questioning as directed.
- •Moitra's lawyer stated she was not subjected to egg pelting during her police station appearance, countering previous claims of such attacks in her constituency.
- •Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya fixed the next hearing date for January 13, 2027.
- •Moitra had sought to quash criminal proceedings against her, alleging concocted and motivated charges.
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The Calcutta High Court extended the interim protection from coercive action for Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra until January 29, 2027, with the next hearing scheduled for January 13, 2027.
Mahua Moitra appeared before the Hogalberia police station located in Nadia district on August 14 to answer questions from investigating officers.
Through her petition, the Krishnanagar MP is seeking the quashing of the criminal proceedings registered against her at the Hogalberia police station, claiming the allegations are concocted and motivated.
