Arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra for not honouring court summons in hate speech case
The Krishnagar court also directed that an execution report of the arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra be submitted before it on August 28
On August 19, 2026, a court in Nadia district's Krishnanagar issued an arrest warrant for TMC MP Mahua Moitra for allegedly violating a court summons in a hate speech case. Five women filed a petition on June 12 claiming that Moitra made derogatory statements that hurt Hindu sentiments. Despite being summoned multiple times, Moitra failed to appear in court.
The court found her disrespectful to the legal system and ordered the arrest warrant. The case, registered at Ghurmi police station, involves sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to insulting modesty, promoting enmity, outraging religious feelings, criminal intimidation, and hate speech. Moitra, a politically influential figure, made statements against the Union Home Minister, Indian armed forces personnel, and Hindu religious beliefs and symbols.
She also allegedly threatened legal action against those protesting her comments, causing fear among complainants. The court expressed concern over her lackadaisical approach in complying with court orders.
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