Delhi HC Sets Aside Lokpal Sanction For CBI Chargesheet Against Mahua Moitra

The Delhi High Court set aside the sanction granted by the Lokpal for filing a CBI chargesheet against Mahua Moitra, holding that the sanction suffered from procedural infirmities. The Court emphasized that sanction for prosecution is a safeguard to prevent misuse of investigative powers and must reflect proper application of mind. It clarified that defective sanction vitiates subsequent proceedings, reinforcing due process protections in cases involving public officials.