The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned Supreme Court lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai for a preliminary inquiry into the ongoing cash-for-query case. The agency has asked Dehadrai to appear at their Delhi office on January 25 at 2 pm.
Jai Anant Dehadrai is the complainant in the case against former Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra, who stands accused of receiving gifts and money from businessman Darshan Hiranandani. The alleged exchange was for posting questions on her Lok Sabha portal, where Moitra is said to have shared her login credentials with Hiranandani.
“Whereas it appears that you are acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the subject cites matter, which is being inquired into. In this regard, you are hereby requested to attend before me on 25.01.2024 at 1400 Hrs at office/of Superintendent of Police, CBI, AC-III, 9th Floor, A Wing, CBI HQ, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,” the notice states.