New Delhi, Jan. 19 -- The Lokpal of India on Monday sought an extension of two months from the Delhi High Court to pass a fresh order in the cash-for-query allegations involving Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra.

The request was made before a Division Bench comprising Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Renu Bhatnagar. Counsel appearing for the Lokpal submitted that the authority was unable to adhere to the one-month timeline fixed by the High Court, as hearings could not take place during the winter vacation.

It was argued that additional time was necessary to reconsider the matter in compliance with the provisions of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act.

After considering the submission, the Bench directed that the matter be placed before ...