Mahua Moitra, SC Garg to Scrub Derogatory Remarks Against Nishikant Dubey
TMC MP Mahua Moitra and former Finance Secretary SC Garg agree to remove derogatory remarks against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey in Delhi High Court.
In a significant legal turn, TMC MP Mahua Moitra and former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg have informed the Delhi High Court that they will remove controversial statements directed at BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. The decision comes amid defamation lawsuits filed by the Godda MP, who sought damages and an apology for remarks that he claims tarnished his reputation.
Court Proceedings and Admissions
The matter was heard on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, before Justice Tushar Rao Gedela. During the session, the legal representatives for both defendants agreed to take down the offending content from social media and digital platforms.
Counsel for Mahua Moitra stated that the MP would remove a post in which she had described the BJP leader as a "fake degree kism ke aadmi" (a man with a fake degree). While agreeing to the removal, her legal team emphasized that the conflict is primarily political and maintained that Moitra retains the right to question the educational qualifications of the MP.
Similarly, Subhash Chandra Garg addressed the court regarding a podcast interview. In the video, Garg had referred to Nishikant Dubey as a "blackmailing kism ke aadmi" (a man who resorts to blackmailing). Garg informed the court that he would reach out to the podcaster to ensure the specific portions of the interview containing these remarks are removed.
Justice Gedela's Strong Stance
The court did not mince words regarding the nature of the comments. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela expressed strong disapproval of the term "blackmailer," labeling the descriptor as "intemperate and absolutely derogatory."
Following these submissions, Justice Gedela recorded the statements in his official order and issued formal summons to both Mahua Moitra and Subhash Chandra Garg.
The Legal Battle for ₹2 Crore
Nishikant Dubey, represented by Senior Advocate Jeevesh Nagrath and Advocate Amit V Awasthi, had approached the court with civil defamation suits. The BJP MP is seeking:
- A permanent injunction against the defendants.
- A formal, public apology.
- Damages amounting to ₹2 crore.
"Satyamev Jayate": Dubey Reacts
Immediately following the court hearing, Nishikant Dubey took to the social media platform 'X' to share his reaction. Celebrating the development as a triumph of truth, he posted "Satyamev Jayate," signaling his satisfaction with the court's direction to remove the derogatory content.