The Supreme Court of India on Friday stayed a portion of a December 2025 order issued by the Delhi High Court concerning the alleged “cash-for-query” case involving Mahua Moitra, a Member of Parliament from the All India Trinamool Congress.
The High Court’s order had allowed the Lokpal of India to consider granting permission to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file a chargesheet against Moitra. The Supreme Court has now placed an interim stay on that specific portion of the ruling.
Bench Issues Notices
A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notices to Mahua Moitra, the CBI, and the complainant, Nishikant Dubey, a Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party.
The notices were issued while hearing a petition filed by the Lokpal challenging the Delhi High Court’s decision.
High Court Had Quashed Lokpal Order
On December 19, 2025, the Delhi High Court had set aside an order by the Lokpal that granted permission to the CBI to file a chargesheet against Moitra. The court also directed the anti-corruption watchdog to reconsider the matter within one month under Section 20 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act.
Background of the Allegations
The case relates to allegations that Mahua Moitra accepted money and gifts from a businessman in exchange for raising questions in the Lok Sabha, India’s lower house of Parliament. The matter, often referred to as the “cash-for-query” controversy, has been under scrutiny by investigative agencies.
Lokpal Moves Supreme Court
Following the High Court’s decision to quash its earlier order, the Lokpal approached the Supreme Court seeking relief. The apex court has now granted an interim stay on paragraph 89 of the High Court’s ruling and has sought responses from all parties involved in the case.
The matter will be taken up for further hearing after the concerned parties submit their replies.
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