Jai Anant Dehadrai, a prominent Supreme Court lawyer and, according to Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra, her "jilted ex-partner," has been summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to provide a statement on January 25. This summons is part of the continuing conflict between the two individuals, specifically related to the cash-for-query controversy.
In a complaint lodged with the CBI on December 29, Dehadrai alleged that Moitra had acknowledged providing her Parliament login and password details to businessman Darshan Hiranandani. However, she denied accepting any monetary remuneration from him. Additionally, Dehadrai accused the Trinamool MP of leveraging her connections with senior officials in the West Bengal Police to conduct surveillance on him.
Furthermore, Dehadrai claimed that Moitra had acquired call detail records of individuals, using them to engage in unwarranted surveillance not only on him but also on people in his social circle. Last month, the Lok Sabha took disciplinary action against Moitra, expelling her based on the findings of an Ethics Committee report. The committee concluded that she was "guilty of unethical conduct" and recommended a thorough government-led inquiry into the charges.
Over the past several months, Moitra has filed multiple police complaints against Dehadrai, alleging offenses such as criminal trespass, theft, sending vulgar messages, and verbal abuse. These accusations were reported by the news agency PTI, citing sources within the Trinamool party.
The feud between Moitra and Dehadrai, who are estranged partners, has escalated significantly since the end of their relationship. Notably, their ongoing dispute revolves around the custody of their pet Rottweiler named Henry. The intricacies of their personal and legal conflicts continue to unfold, shaping a complex narrative of disagreements and legal entanglements. The involvement of the CBI adds another layer of complexity to the already contentious relationship between these two individuals.
