Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra secured interim protection from arrest in a hate speech case, with the Calcutta High Court barring coercive action against her until August 31.
Moitra's arrest warrant was issued by Krishnanagar court
Aug 24, 2026
06:30 pm
What's the storyTrinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has been granted interim protection from arrest by the Calcutta High Court. The protection comes after a Krishnanagar court issued an arrest warrant against her for not appearing in court.
A division bench of Justice Debangshu Basak and Justice Aryak Dutta passed the order, restraining any coercive action against Moitra till August 31.
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