Mahua Moitra tweet against NCW chief: Delhi High Court seeks police response on plea to quash FIR

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to respond to a plea seeking the quashing of an FIR against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra. The FIR was filed in connection with a tweet by Moitra that allegedly disparaged the National Commission for Women (NCW) Chief, Rekha Sharma. The plea claims that the FIR infringes on Moitra’s freedom of speech and is politically motivated. The court has asked the police to submit their reply and is set to hear the case further. The outcome could impact how political speech and public figures' criticisms are legally addressed.