Delhi HC seeks ‘confidentiality’ on CBI report on ‘cash-for-query scam’ against Mahua Moitra

The Delhi High Court on Monday (August 11, 2025) asked the CBI and all parties concerned to maintain “confidentiality” on the agency’s report before the Lokpal in connection with an alleged cash-for-query scam involving Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra.

Justice Sachin Datta gave the direction on Ms. Moitra’s plea alleging that the media was alerted as soon as the CBI filed its report before the Lokpal.

“I’ll make it clear saying that confidentiality be maintained. I’ll dispose of the petition… There’s no doubt that confidentiality has to be maintained. There is no dispute that everyone is bound to maintain confidentiality,” the judge said, adding that he will pass a detailed order.

Ms. Moitra’s counsel claimed that soon after the CBI filed the report before Lokpal, the development was made public to the media.

The counsel said that though he was not asking for any takedown order, the provisions of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act as well as the authority’s circular should be complied with.

Last month, the CBI submitted its report to the Lokpal in connection with the alleged cash-for-query scam case involving the Trinamool Congress leader and businessman Darshan Hiranandani.