Supreme Court refuses Mahua Moitra plea

On August 7, 2026, the India — Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a plea by India — Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra challenging a India — Calcutta High Court order that directed her to appear before police on August 15 in a hate speech case. The bench, comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu, declined to interfere with the high court order. Moitra's counsel, Gopal Sankaranarayanan, argued that she had a legal right to appear virtually, citing past incidents of threats and egg-throwing at her constituency police station. The bench remarked that as a Member of Parliament, she should not fear eggs, and dismissed the plea as withdrawn. The India — Calcutta High Court had earlier granted interim protection from coercive action until October 5, subject to her cooperation, and directed her to appear before the investigating officer on August 14. The case is registered at Hogolberia police station in Nadia district, and the matter is scheduled for further hearing on October 1.