Overview

• Justice Sachin Datta directed the CBI and Lokpal to uphold strict confidentiality under Lokpal (Complaint) Rules during the probe into alleged bribe-for-questions.
• Moitra’s plea highlighted media leaks of the CBI’s July report submission and argued they hinder her ability to defend against allegations of trading parliamentary access for cash and gifts.
• The CBI completed its formal investigation in late July and officially handed its findings to the Lokpal, though the contents remain undisclosed.
• Advocate Samudra Sarangi represented Moitra, noting she will submit her response to the Lokpal by the August 13 deadline.
• The inquiry originated from a March 2024 Lokpal order following BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s complaint that Moitra collaborated with businessman Darshan Hiranandani to raise targeted questions.