Moitra Fights Back: Legal Battle Over Defamation Allegations

In a significant turn of events, Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra approached the Delhi High Court on Thursday, challenging what she claims are defamatory social media posts by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai.

Moitra's legal appeal urges the court to mandate the deletion of the posts, which allegedly stem from false allegations involving a CBI case and a Lokpal judgment. Despite Dubey referencing the judgment to bolster his claims, the court opined that it did not substantiate the accusations against Moitra.

Amidst the ongoing legal proceedings, she has called for a public apology from the accused and an injunction against further defamatory content. The defamation suit roots back to allegations of bribery from businessman Darshan Hiranandani, leading to her expulsion from the Lok Sabha.

(With inputs from agencies.)