Calcutta High Court grants interim protection to TMC MP Mahua Moitra in hate speech case
The Calcutta High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to TMC MP Mahua Moitra in a hate speech case until October 5. The court conditioned this protection on her cooperation with the ongoing police investigation.
Why it matters
This case involves a prominent political figure and touches on legal standards regarding hate speech and police procedure in India.
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday (July 21, 2026), granted interim protection from coercive action to Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra till October 5 in a ‘hate speech’ case which she claimed is based on fabricated charges.
The Krishnanagar MP prayed before the court for an interim order preventing coercive police action in the case and quashing of proceedings against her in the case registered at Hogolberia police station in Nadia district.
Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya directed Ms. Moitra to appear before the investigating officer on August 14 for questioning in the case.
The court directed that no coercive steps be taken against her till October 5 subject to compliance with the conditions alluded to until October or until further order, whichever is earlier.
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