PM Modi's degree: Kejriwal's plea to pause trial in defamation case rejected
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi's degree: Kejriwal's plea to pause trial in defamation case rejected

India Today  

A sessions court here rejected applications moved by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh for interim stay on trial against them in a criminal defamation case. The court of sessions judge AJ Kanani rejected the pleas of the AAP leaders for interim stay on trial by the metropolitan court in a criminal defamation case filed by Gujarat University over their "sarcastic" and "derogatory" statements in connection with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree. "We had moved an application in the sessions court for interim stay on trial in criminal defamation case sessions going on in the metropolitan court here. Gujarat University Registrar Piyush Patel had filed a defamation case against Kejriwal and Singh over their comments after the Gujarat High Court set aside an order of the Chief Information Commissioner on PM Modi's degree.

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PM degree row: Top Court refuses to entertain Sanjay Singh's plea against summons
8 months, 2 weeks ago

PM degree row: Top Court refuses to entertain Sanjay Singh's plea against summons

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh's plea against summons issued to him in a defamation case over remarks on PM Modi's academic degree. During a brief hearing, a bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, while hearing Singh's challenge to a Gujarat High Court order, said, "All this is a matter …

PM Modi degree row: Gujarat HC rejects Arvind Kejriwal & Sanjay Singh's pleas
10 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi degree row: Gujarat HC rejects Arvind Kejriwal & Sanjay Singh's pleas

Op India  

On 16th February, the Gujarat High Court dismissed the arguments put forth by Aam Aadmi Party supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the party’s Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh contesting a Sessions Court order that upheld a Magistrate Court summons against them in a defamation lawsuit brought by Gujarat University regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s educational background. The …

PM Modi's degree: Gujarat HC rejects pleas by Kejriwal, Singh to quash summons in criminal defamation case
10 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi's degree: Gujarat HC rejects pleas by Kejriwal, Singh to quash summons in criminal defamation case

New Indian Express  

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court on Friday dismissed pleas by Aam Aadmi Party leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh to quash the summons issued against them in a criminal defamation case over their comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's educational qualification. Through their pleas, Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal and AAP's Rajya Sabha member Singh had challenged the summons by a …

PM Modi Degree Row: Gujarat Court Dismisses Arvind Kejriwal's Plea Challenging Criminal Prosecution In Defamation Case
1 year ago

PM Modi Degree Row: Gujarat Court Dismisses Arvind Kejriwal's Plea Challenging Criminal Prosecution In Defamation Case

Live Law  

On Friday, a metropolitan court in Gujarat's Ahmedabad district on Friday dismissed an application filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal opposing criminal prosecution in the defamation complaint lodged by Gujarat University against him.The complaint has been filed by the Gujarat University over the alleged remarks made by Kejriwal in connection with the academic degree of Prime. On Friday, a …

Arvind Kejriwal's Review Petition Despite University Record Of PM Narendra Modi's Degree Not In Good Taste: Gujarat High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Arvind Kejriwal's Review Petition Despite University Record Of PM Narendra Modi's Degree Not In Good Taste: Gujarat High Court

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court has observed that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's persistence in challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's qualifications despite an undisputable record produced by the Gujarat University is not in good taste. While dismissing Kejriwal's review petition against its order setting aside CIC's direction to disclose information on degrees held by the Prime Minister, Justice Biren Vaishnav said, …

Mahatma Gandhi Central University bars dean from convocation on police request
1 year, 2 months ago

Mahatma Gandhi Central University bars dean from convocation on police request

Hindustan Times  

BETTIAH: A top official of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in Bihar’s Motihari has been told to stay away from a university convocation to be attended by President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday following a first information report registered against him in Jharkhand, people familiar with the matter said. Mahatma Gandhi Central University bars dean from convocation on police request A top …

PM Modi Degree Defamation Case | High Court Issues Notice To Gujarat Varsity On Arvind Kejriwal Plea Against Summons, No Stay On Proceedings
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi Degree Defamation Case | High Court Issues Notice To Gujarat Varsity On Arvind Kejriwal Plea Against Summons, No Stay On Proceedings

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court today refused to stay the Defamation case proceedings against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh in their revision plea filed in connection with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Academic degree.For context, both AAP leaders have moved the High Court seeking quashing of a summons issued by. The Gujarat High …

PM Modi degree row: Court rejects Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh's plea against summons
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi degree row: Court rejects Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh's plea against summons

India Today  

A sessions court in Ahmedabad on Thursday dismissed applications moved by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party colleague and member of parliament Sanjay Singh, challenging the summons issued to them for their appearance in a criminal defamation case. The AAP leaders are facing a criminal defamation case in Ahmedabad filed by Gujarat University over their "sarcastic" …

PM Modi's degrees : Court reserves order on Kejriwal's plea in defamation case
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi's degrees : Court reserves order on Kejriwal's plea in defamation case

India Today  

A sessions court in Ahmedabad on Friday reserved its order on the pleas filed by Aam Aadmi Party leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh, challenging the summons issued to them by a local magistrate in a criminal defamation case over comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's educational qualifications. Gujarat University has filed a complaint of `criminal defamation' before a metropolitan …

PM Modi degree row: SC refuses relief to Arvind Kejriwal in defamation case
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi degree row: SC refuses relief to Arvind Kejriwal in defamation case

Live Mint  

Supreme Court on Friday refused to give any relief to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the defamation proceedings filed by the Gujarat University over his remarks about the educational qualifications of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The case of defamation was filed by Gujarat University Registrar Piyush Patel against Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh after the Chief Information Commissioner's order …

No relief for Kejriwal in PM Modi degree row as SC dismisses plea
1 year, 3 months ago

No relief for Kejriwal in PM Modi degree row as SC dismisses plea

India TV News  

Modi degree row: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant relief to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the criminal defamation case filed by the Gujarat University over his comments in connection with the Prime Minister’s degree. Earlier, Gujarat University Registrar Piyush Patel had filed a defamation case against Kejriwal and AAP leader Sanjay Singh over their alleged comments …

PM degree row: Court rejects Kejriwal, AAP MP plea for fast-tracking hearing
1 year, 4 months ago

PM degree row: Court rejects Kejriwal, AAP MP plea for fast-tracking hearing

India Today  

A sessions court here on Tuesday rejected a plea moved by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his party colleague and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh to expeditiously hear their application challenging summons issued to them by a trial court in a criminal defamation case pertaining to their remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree. The court of sessions judge …

Kejriwal, AAP MP move court for expeditious hearing on application challenging summons in defamation case
1 year, 4 months ago

Kejriwal, AAP MP move court for expeditious hearing on application challenging summons in defamation case

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party colleague and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Monday moved a plea before the sessions court for expeditious hearing of their revision application challenging the summons issued to them by the trial court in a criminal defamation case. The two AAP leaders are facing a criminal defamation case filed by …

Modi surname case: Jharkhand HC exempts Rahul Gandhi from appearing personally
1 year, 4 months ago

Modi surname case: Jharkhand HC exempts Rahul Gandhi from appearing personally

Hindustan Times  

The Jharkhand high court on Wednesday exempted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from personally appearing before a special Ranchi court that is hearing a defamation petition related to the ‘Modi surname’ case against the Waynad MP. Passing the verdict on a petition filed by Gandhi, challenging the lower court order, justice SK Dwivedi granted relief to the former Congress president with …

PM Modi’s degree row: No relief for Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh from Gujarat HC
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi’s degree row: No relief for Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh from Gujarat HC

Live Mint  

The Gujarat High Court on Friday refused to grant an interim stay on the criminal defamation proceedings initiated against Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and the party's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on their allegedly defamatory statements against Gujarat University. Justice Sameer Dave refused a stay on the application moved by the legal team of Arvind …

PM degree remark: Gujarat High Court denies stay on proceedings against Kejriwal
1 year, 4 months ago

PM degree remark: Gujarat High Court denies stay on proceedings against Kejriwal

India Today  

The Gujarat High Court on Friday rejected AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh's plea seeking a stay on the criminal defamation proceedings against them filed by the Gujarat University in connection with remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree. While refusing to grant a stay on the defamation proceedings underway at a metropolitan court here against the two leaders, …

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Moves Gujarat High Court Seeking Interim Stay On Proceedings In PM Modi Degree Defamation Case
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Moves Gujarat High Court Seeking Interim Stay On Proceedings In PM Modi Degree Defamation Case

Live Law  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh have moved the Gujarat High Court seeking an interim stay on proceedings in a criminal defamation complaint filed by Gujarat University till the disposal of their revision plea in a sessions court. They have also prayed for the court's direction for an expeditious hearing of the …

Modi surname defamation case: Will Rahul Gandhi return to Parliament on Monday?
1 year, 4 months ago

Modi surname defamation case: Will Rahul Gandhi return to Parliament on Monday?

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has stayed the conviction of Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 defamation case pertaining to his ‘Modi are thieves’ remark. The Supreme Court has stayed the Congress leader’s conviction in the 2019 Modi defamation case, which had led to his disqualification as a sitting member of Parliament – he was previously the MP from Wayanad. Appearing for Rahul …

India’s top court stays conviction of opposition leader for mocking the prime minister's surname
1 year, 4 months ago

India’s top court stays conviction of opposition leader for mocking the prime minister's surname

The Independent  

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India’s top court temporarily halts conviction of opposition leader for mocking Modi’s surname
1 year, 4 months ago

India’s top court temporarily halts conviction of opposition leader for mocking Modi’s surname

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s top court on Friday temporarily halted the criminal defamation conviction of opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for mocking the prime minister’s surname. A fierce critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his main challenger in the 2024 polls, Gandhi was ousted from Parliament after his conviction by a magistrate’s court in March. Gandhi’s party president, Mallikarjun Kharge, …

In Big Win for Rahul Gandhi, SC Stays Conviction In Defamation Case
1 year, 4 months ago

In Big Win for Rahul Gandhi, SC Stays Conviction In Defamation Case

The Quint  

The Supreme Court on Friday, 4 August, stayed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's conviction in the criminal defamation case filed against him by BJP leader Purnesh Modi over his 2019 “Modi surname” remark. ".that no reason has been given by trial judge for imposing max sentence, order of conviction needs to be stayed pending final adjudication," a bench headed by Justice …

SC stays Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in defamation case, revives MP status
1 year, 4 months ago

SC stays Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in defamation case, revives MP status

Live Mint  

Supreme Court on Friday stayed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's conviction in a criminal defamation case linked to "Modi surname" remark, and revived his status as a Member of Parliament. On Friday, SC heard a plea by Rahul Gandhi challenging Gujarat HC high verdict that declined to put on hold his conviction in a defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark. …

'Come what may...': Rahul Gandhi's first reaction after SC verdict on Modi surname defamation case
1 year, 4 months ago

'Come what may...': Rahul Gandhi's first reaction after SC verdict on Modi surname defamation case

India TV News  

Hours after Supreme Court on Friday stayed Rahul Gandhi's conviction in a 2019 defamation case over his Modi surname remark, the Congress leader gave his first reaction, saying his duty will remain the same to protect the idea of India. The top court was hearing a plea by Gandhi challenging the Gujarat High Court verdict which dismissed his plea seeking …

Modi surname defamation case: Rahul Gandhi refuses to apologise, files rejoinder affidavit in Supreme Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Modi surname defamation case: Rahul Gandhi refuses to apologise, files rejoinder affidavit in Supreme Court

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday filed a rejoinder affidavit in the Supreme Court and refused to apologise in connection with the 'Modi surname' remark defamation case. The complainant, Gujarat BJP MLA Purnesh Ishwarbhai Modi, in his reply before the Supreme Court used slanderous terms such as 'arrogant' to describe Gandhi only because he has refused to apologise, stated Gandhi’s …

SC issues notice to Gujarat govt in Rahul Gandhi’s ’Modi’ surname case
1 year, 5 months ago

SC issues notice to Gujarat govt in Rahul Gandhi’s ’Modi’ surname case

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Gujarat government in connection to the appeal filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, challenging the Gujarat High Court order that refused to put on hold his conviction and a two-year jail term in a criminal defamation case. The matter was earlier passed over due to the unavailability of Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, …

Modi surname case: SC to hear Rahul Gandhi’s appeal today
1 year, 5 months ago

Modi surname case: SC to hear Rahul Gandhi’s appeal today

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court has fixed a hearing date of July 21 for the appeal filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. In his appeal, Rahul Gandhi has expressed concerns that, if the Gujarat High Court's judgment given on July 7, is not stayed, it could lead to a curb on free speech, expression, thought and statements. The case was in response …

LIVE UPDATES - Supreme Court Hearing On Rahul Gandhi's Plea To Stay Conviction In Defamation Case Over 'Modi Surname' Remark
1 year, 5 months ago

LIVE UPDATES - Supreme Court Hearing On Rahul Gandhi's Plea To Stay Conviction In Defamation Case Over 'Modi Surname' Remark

Live Law  

Supreme Court bench of Justices BR Gavai & PK Mishra to hear TODAY Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea against Gujarat High Court's order refusing to stay his conviction in criminal ddefamation case over 'why all thieves share Modi surname' remark.Rahul Gandhi approached the Supreme Court challenging the Gujarat High Court's order dismissing his application to stay the conviction in. Supreme …

LIVE UPDATES - Supreme Court Hearing On Rahul Gandhi's Plea To Stay Conviction In Defamation Case Over 'Modi Surname' Remark
1 year, 5 months ago

LIVE UPDATES - Supreme Court Hearing On Rahul Gandhi's Plea To Stay Conviction In Defamation Case Over 'Modi Surname' Remark

Live Law  

Supreme Court bench of Justices BR Gavai & PK Mishra to hear TODAY Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea against Gujarat High Court's order refusing to stay his conviction in criminal ddefamation case over 'why all thieves share Modi surname' remark.Rahul Gandhi approached the Supreme Court challenging the Gujarat High Court's order dismissing his application to stay the conviction in. Supreme …

Modi surname defamation case: SC to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea on Aug 4, issues notice to Gujarat govt
1 year, 5 months ago

Modi surname defamation case: SC to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea on Aug 4, issues notice to Gujarat govt

India TV News  

Modi surname case: The Supreme Court on Saturday issued notice to Gujarat Government and others on the plea of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi challenging the Gujarat High Court order which declined to stay his conviction in the criminal defamation case in which he was sentenced to two years in jail by Surat court over 'Modi surname' remark. The Gujarat High …

Defamation case: Rahul's appeal against Gujarat HC verdict to be heard by apex court
1 year, 5 months ago

Defamation case: Rahul's appeal against Gujarat HC verdict to be heard by apex court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear on July 21 an appeal of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi challenging the Gujarat High Court's July 7 verdict which dismissed his plea seeking a stay on his conviction in a defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark. A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj …

Modi surname defamation case: Rahul Gandhi moves SC after Gujarat High Court snub in defamation case
1 year, 5 months ago

Modi surname defamation case: Rahul Gandhi moves SC after Gujarat High Court snub in defamation case

India TV News  

Modi surname case: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Gujarat High Court’s order that refused to stay his conviction in the criminal defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark. The appeal was filed by Gandhi through advocate on record Prasanna S. The Congress leader approached the apex court a week after the High Court …

Rahul Gandhi moves Supreme Court in defamation case
1 year, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi moves Supreme Court in defamation case

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on July 15 moved the Supreme Court to suspend his conviction in a criminal defamation case in which he said a political speech critical of economic offenders and also of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, made in the course of democratic political activity, has been held to be an act of moral turpitude. Editorial | Dangerously fanciful: …

BBC Modi documentary case | Delhi University moves HC against order setting aside debarment of NSUI leader
1 year, 5 months ago

BBC Modi documentary case | Delhi University moves HC against order setting aside debarment of NSUI leader

The Hindu  

The Delhi University on Friday moved the High Court against an order setting aside the debarment of a PhD scholar and Congress student wing leader from taking examinations for a year over his alleged involvement in organising a screening of a BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A Bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Najmi Waziri …

‘Modi’ surname remark | BJP MLA Purnesh Modi files caveat in Rahul Gandhi defamation case
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Modi’ surname remark | BJP MLA Purnesh Modi files caveat in Rahul Gandhi defamation case

The Hindu  

BJP MLA Purnesh Modi, the complainant in the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi, has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court seeking that he be heard if the Congress leader moves a plea challenging the high court verdict refusing to stay his conviction in the Modi surname remark case. A single judge bench of the Gujarat High Court had on …

Narendra Modi’s qualification row | Delhi HC declines to prepone hearing of plea related to PM Modi’s BA Degree
1 year, 5 months ago

Narendra Modi’s qualification row | Delhi HC declines to prepone hearing of plea related to PM Modi’s BA Degree

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on July 10 declined to prepone the hearing on a plea related to disclosure of records of Delhi University students who had passed Bachelor of Arts course in 1978, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi had cleared the exam, under the RTI Act. Justice Subramonium Prasad issued notice to the Delhi University on an application by RTI …

Gujarat High Court Rejects Rahul Gandhi's Plea, Upholds Conviction in Defamation Case
1 year, 5 months ago

Gujarat High Court Rejects Rahul Gandhi's Plea, Upholds Conviction in Defamation Case

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea to stay his conviction in a criminal defamation case related to his "Modi surname" remark. Justice Hemant Prachchhak, while dismissing the plea, stated that Rahul Gandhi already faces 10 criminal cases across India, and the lower court's decision to impose a two-year jail term on him for …

Congress to move Supreme Court against Gujarat HC order on Rahul Gandhi's conviction in defamation case
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress to move Supreme Court against Gujarat HC order on Rahul Gandhi's conviction in defamation case

Firstpost  

The Gujarat High Court on Friday dismissed Gandhi’s plea, upholding the order of the lower court, describing it as ‘just, proper and legal’ Soon after Gujarat High Court dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s plea seeking a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his remark on “Modi surname”, Congress said it would now move an appeal before the Supreme …

Modi surname defamation case: Gujarat HC denies stay on Rahul Gandhi's conviction, Congress to move SC
1 year, 5 months ago

Modi surname defamation case: Gujarat HC denies stay on Rahul Gandhi's conviction, Congress to move SC

India TV News  

The Gujarat High Court upheld the sessions court order denying a stay to Rahul Gandhi's conviction in the defamation case over 'Modi surname' remark. During a hearing on April 29, Gandhi's lawyer had argued that a maximum punishment of two years for a bailable, non-cognisable offence meant his client could lose his Lok Sabha seat "permanently and irreversibly", which was …

Modi surname case | Jharkhand High Court grants relief to Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 5 months ago

Modi surname case | Jharkhand High Court grants relief to Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

The Jharkhand High Court on July 4 granted relief to former Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in the defamation case filed by advocate Pradeep Modi who practices in Ranchi. He had claimed in his petition that while addressing a rally in Morabadi in Ranchi during the 2019 Lok Sabha election, Mr. Gandhi had referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, businessman Nirav …

PM Modi degree case: Kejriwal seeks review of Gujarat HC's order, says degree not available on univ website
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi degree case: Kejriwal seeks review of Gujarat HC's order, says degree not available on univ website

India TV News  

PM Modi degree case: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved the Gujarat High Court seeking a review of its March order where it had set aside an order of the Central Information Commission that had directed the varsity to “search for information” regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s degrees. PM Modi's degree is not available In his review petition, one …

Kejriwal moves Gujarat HC seeking review of its order on PM’s degree
1 year, 6 months ago

Kejriwal moves Gujarat HC seeking review of its order on PM’s degree

Live Mint  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approached Gujarat High Court seeking a review of its recent order setting aside the Central Information Commission's directive to the Gujarat University to provide information on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree to the AAP national convener. One of the key contentions raised by Kejriwal is that contrary to Gujarat University's claim that Modi's degree …

Arvind Kejriwal moves Gujarat HC seeking review of its order on PM's degree
1 year, 6 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal moves Gujarat HC seeking review of its order on PM's degree

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approached Gujarat High Court seeking a review of its recent order setting aside the Central Information Commission's directive to the Gujarat University to provide information on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree to the AAP national convener. One of the key contentions raised by Kejriwal is that, contrary to Gujarat University's claim that Modi's degree …

PM Modi degree row: 'No summons received', claim Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi degree row: 'No summons received', claim Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh

India TV News  

Gujarat AAP's legal cell head Pranav Thakkar on Monday said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh did not yet receive the summons issued to them by a court to appear before it on Tuesday in a criminal defamation case. According to media report, a metropolitan court in Ahmedabad on April 15 summoned Kejriwal and …

Rahul Gandhi denied exemption from appearing before court in Modi surname case
1 year, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi denied exemption from appearing before court in Modi surname case

Live Mint  

An MP/MLA court in Ranchi has rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea seeking exemption from personal appearance in the Modi surname case. The defamation case - one of several legal issues currently faced by the former lawmaker - had been filed by an individual named Pradeep Modi in Ranchi. The development also comes mere days after the Jharkhand High Court …

Modi surname case: Gujarat HC refuses interim protection to Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 7 months ago

Modi surname case: Gujarat HC refuses interim protection to Rahul Gandhi

Live Mint  

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday refused to grant any interim relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his plea for stay of conviction in the ‘Modi surname' defamation case. The Gujarat High Court was hearing a plea filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seeking a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his “Modi surname” remark …

Gujarat HC to hear Rahul Gandhi’s plea on ’Modi surname’ defamation case today
1 year, 7 months ago

Gujarat HC to hear Rahul Gandhi’s plea on ’Modi surname’ defamation case today

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's appeal challenging his conviction in criminal defamation over Modi's 'surname' remark will be heard today in Gujarat High Court. On 25 April, Gandhi moved the Gujarat High Court challenging the Surat Sessions court verdict that rejected his plea seeking a stay on his conviction in the 2019 criminal defamation case over the 'Modi surname' remark. The …

No relief for Rahul Gandhi from Gujarat High Court in 'Modi-surname' defamation case
1 year, 7 months ago

No relief for Rahul Gandhi from Gujarat High Court in 'Modi-surname' defamation case

India TV News  

Modi surname defamation case: Gujarat High Court on Tuesday reserved orders on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea seeking a stay on conviction in 2019 'Modi surname' defamation case. Earlier on March 23, a metropolitan magistrate's court in Surat sentenced the formed Congress president to two years in jail after convicting him under Indian Penal Code sections 499 and 500 in …

Gujarat HC to hear Rahul Gandhi’s plea in defamation case on 2 May
1 year, 7 months ago

Gujarat HC to hear Rahul Gandhi’s plea in defamation case on 2 May

Live Mint  

The Gujarat high court will now hear the plea filed by Rahul Gandhi in the ‘Modi surname’ defamation case on 2 May. The hearing date was adjourned to 2 May after Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Rahul Gandhi in the defamation case, argued in the court that the Congress leader's offense was not serious nor did it involve any "moral …

Gujarat HC hears Rahul Gandhi’s plea in ‘Modi surname’ case. 10 updates
1 year, 7 months ago

Gujarat HC hears Rahul Gandhi’s plea in ‘Modi surname’ case. 10 updates

Live Mint  

The Gujarat High Court is listening to Congress leader and former MP Rahul Gandhi's plea against Surat sessions court declining a stay to his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark. Here are ten big points to this story -Justice Hemant Prachchhak of the high court took up the criminal revision application filed by Gandhi challenging …

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