New Delhi: The Supreme Court has refused to grant relief to Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, who sought exemption from appearing in person before the police in connection with a case over an allegedly controversial social media post.
A bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Sheel Nagu was hearing Moitra’s plea seeking permission to appear before the investigating officer through video conferencing instead of physically appearing at the police station.
Moitra’s counsel cited security concerns, arguing that she had faced large protests during an earlier visit to a police station in her constituency, where protesters allegedly threw eggs at her.
‘Why Are You Afraid of Eggs?’
During the hearing, Justice Dipankar Datta questioned why an elected representative should be afraid of such protests. The judge reportedly observed that freedom fighters had faced bullets during India’s struggle for independence and questioned why politicians should fear eggs after choosing to enter public life. The court expressed strong disapproval of the plea, indicating that such a matter should not have reached the Supreme Court.
Moitra’s Counsel Withdraws Plea
Following the court’s observations, Moitra’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the petition. The Supreme Court accepted the request and dismissed the plea as withdrawn.
The case stems from an allegedly controversial or inflammatory social media post, following which a case concerning the alleged hurting of religious sentiments was registered against Moitra.
Earlier, the Calcutta High Court had directed her to appear personally before the police on August 14. The High Court, however, had also directed the police to ensure that Moitra was not subjected to mistreatment or harassment by protesters during her appearance.
With the Supreme Court declining to intervene, the High Court’s order requiring Moitra to appear in person remains in force.If you want, I can also make the headline
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