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SC pulls up Mahua Moitra for seeking virtual appearance over egg attack
SC pulls up Mahua Moitra for seeking virtual appearance over egg attack
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra seeking permission to appear via video conference before police in a hate speech case. Justice Dipankar Dutta remarked,…
The Story in Brief
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra seeking permission to appear via video conference before police in a hate speech case. Justice Dipankar Dutta remarked, 'When our freedom fighters took bullets on their chest for the country, why are you afraid of eggs?'
Moitra's counsel had argued she faced hostile crowds and was pelted with eggs during her last police visit in her constituency. The court rejected the request, stating such petitions should not come before it. With the dismissal, a Calcutta High Court order requiring Moitra to appear in person before the investigating officer on August 14 remains in effect.
The Indian Opinion
The court's remark waves the flag of past sacrifice to dismiss a practical safety concern. Yes, freedom fighters endured bullets, but an MP facing a mob today is not comparing struggles, she is asking for basic security. The High Court already ordered police to prevent harassment. The real test is whether those instructions are followed on August 14, or if eggs fly again with no consequences for the throwers.
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