Gujarat court asks Rahul Gandhi to appear on Oct 29 in defamation case
3 years, 5 months ago

Gujarat court asks Rahul Gandhi to appear on Oct 29 in defamation case

Deccan Chronicle  

Surat: A magistrate court in Surat has directed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to appear before it on October 29 to record his statement in connection with a criminal defamation case against him over his remark on the "Modi surname". On Monday, Chief Judicial Magistrate A N Dave asked Gandhi to appear on October 29 to record his statement further, after the testimony of two new witnesses were taken since the Congress leader last appeared before the court on June 24 this year. "The court on Monday orally directed Rahul Gandhi to appear on October 29 to record his further statement over the testimonies of two new witnesses. In his complaint, the MLA had alleged that Gandhi while addressing a poll rally in 2019 defamed the entire Modi community by saying "how come all the thieves have Modi as the common surname?"

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Defamation case against V K Saxena: Court junks Medha Patkar's plea for new witness
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Defamation case against V K Saxena: Court junks Medha Patkar's plea for new witness

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed a plea of activist Medha Patkar to examine a new witness in her 2000 defamation case against Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena and said the judicial process couldn't be "held hostage to such tactics". Defamation case against V K Saxena: Court junks Medha Patkar's plea for new witness The Narmada Bachao …

Medha Patkar defamation case: Delhi court reserves order on plea to introduce new witness
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Medha Patkar defamation case: Delhi court reserves order on plea to introduce new witness

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Thursday reserved its order on a plea by Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar to examine an additional witness in a defamation case filed by her against Delhi Lieutenant-Governor V.K. Ms. Patkar and Mr. Saxena, who then headed an Ahmedabad-based NGO named ‘Council for Civil Liberties’, have been locked in a legal tussle since 2000 after …

Lucknow Court Imposes ₹200 Fine On LoP Rahul Gandhi Over Non-Appearance In VD Savarkar Defamation Case
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Lucknow Court Imposes ₹200 Fine On LoP Rahul Gandhi Over Non-Appearance In VD Savarkar Defamation Case

Live Law  

A Court in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow district has imposed a cost of Rs. 200 on Congress MP and LoP in Loksabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his non-appearance in a complaint case in which he has been summoned as an accused over his alleged 'derogatory' remark against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar made during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in November 2022 in Maharashtra's Akola. …

Rahul Gandhi fined mere ₹200 by a Lucknow court – Know why and what’s the case
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rahul Gandhi fined mere ₹200 by a Lucknow court – Know why and what’s the case

Live Mint  

A local court in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh has imposed ₹200 fine on Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for skipping appearance in a 2022 defamation case related to his alleged derogatory remarks on Hindutva ideologue Veer Savarkar. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Alok Verma had in December 2024 asked Congress leader Gandhi to appear in the court on …

Rahul Gandhi Fined Rs 200 By UP Court For THIS Offence
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rahul Gandhi Fined Rs 200 By UP Court For THIS Offence

ABP News  

A court in Lucknow has imposed a fine of ₹200 on Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. This action was taken by the court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate as Gandhi did not appear in court during the hearing in the case arising due to his "objectionable" statement on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The Additional Chief Judicial …

Rahul Gandhi fined Rs 200 for skipping court in Savarkar case, ordered to appear on April 14
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Rahul Gandhi fined Rs 200 for skipping court in Savarkar case, ordered to appear on April 14

India TV News  

Rahul Gandhi fined Rs 200 for skipping court in Savarkar case, ordered to appear on April 14 The case pertains to a controversial statement made by Rahul Gandhi on December 17, 2022, during a press conference in Akola, Maharashtra, where he allegedly made derogatory remarks about freedom fighter Veer Savarkar. Rahul Gandhi was expected to appear in court today, but …

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing deferred to March 6
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Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing deferred to March 6

The Hindu  

A special MP/MLA court on Monday adjourned the hearing in a defamation case against Leader of Opposition and Rae Bareli MP Rahul Gandhi to March 6. The case stems from the alleged objectionable remark made by Mr. Gandhi about Home Minister Amit Shah during the 2018 Karnataka Assembly elections, prompting Mr. Mishra, a local BJP politician, to file the complaint. …

Court bins AAP leader Satyendar Jain’s defamation complaint against BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj
1 month, 1 week ago

Court bins AAP leader Satyendar Jain’s defamation complaint against BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed a defamation complaint filed by Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendar Jain against Bhartiya Janata Party MP Bansuri Swaraj. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Neha Mittal of the Rouse Avenue Court dismissed the complaint and said that there does not exist sufficient grounds for taking cognisance of the offence punishable under Section 356 of the BNS. …

Rahul Gandhi citizenship row: Delhi HC asks status of Swamy's representation to Govt
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Rahul Gandhi citizenship row: Delhi HC asks status of Swamy's representation to Govt

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to apprise it of the status of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's representation given to the Ministry of Home Affairs over Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship. "List on March 26 to enable the counsel for the Centre/additional solicitor general to complete their instructions, especially keeping in view the document enclosed in the petition …

Court seeks status from Centre on petition over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship
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Court seeks status from Centre on petition over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship

India Today  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the central government for the status of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy’s representation over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship. The BJP leader informed the court that the government had issued a show-cause notice to Rahul Gandhi, asking him to clarify his British citizenship. In its April 2019 letter to Rahul Gandhi, the Home …

Rahul Gandhi gets permanent exemption from court appearance in defamation case, files application to change nature of trial
1 month, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi gets permanent exemption from court appearance in defamation case, files application to change nature of trial

The Hindu  

A Pune court on Tuesday granted permanent exemption from appearance to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed over his alleged objectionable remarks on Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, citing his top-level security and the Leader of Opposition status. An application seeking permanent exemption from appearing before the special court for MP/MLA was moved by Advocate Milind Pawar, …

After bail, Rahul Gandhi exempted from court presence in Savarkar defamation case
1 month, 1 week ago

After bail, Rahul Gandhi exempted from court presence in Savarkar defamation case

India Today  

A Pune court on Tuesday granted permanent exemption from appearance to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed over his alleged objectionable remarks on Hindutva ideologue Veer Savarkar, citing his top-level security and the Leader of Opposition status. An application seeking permanent exemption from appearing before the special court for MP/MLA was moved by Advocate Milind Pawar, who …

Pune Court grants Rahul Gandhi permanent exemption from appearing in Savarkar defamation case
1 month, 1 week ago

Pune Court grants Rahul Gandhi permanent exemption from appearing in Savarkar defamation case

Hindustan Times  

Pune court on Tuesday granted Rahul Gandhi permanent exemption in defamation case over remarks on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Gandhi’s counsel had earlier moved an application before the court saying there could be a threat to Gandhi’s life especially when Pune was a hometown of Nathuram Godse and the leader’s father and grandfather were assassinated by “bad elements” of the society. …

Rahul Gandhi Moves Pune Court To Convert Defamation Case Into 'Summons Trial' To Bring Historical Facts About Savarkar Before Court
1 month, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi Moves Pune Court To Convert Defamation Case Into 'Summons Trial' To Bring Historical Facts About Savarkar Before Court

Live Law  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has approached a special MP/MLA court in Pune seeking to convert the 'summary trial' pending against him over his allegedly defamatory statements against late right-wing leader Vinayak Savarkar, into a 'summons trial' as his statements were based on historical facts.In an application filed through advocate Milind Pawar, Gandhi has pointed out that the complainant. Congress leader …

Rahul Gandhi Moves Pune Court To Convert Defamation Case Into 'Summons Trial' To Bring Historical Facts About Savarkar Before Court
1 month, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi Moves Pune Court To Convert Defamation Case Into 'Summons Trial' To Bring Historical Facts About Savarkar Before Court

Live Law  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has approached a special MP/MLA court in Pune seeking to convert the 'summary trial' pending against him over his allegedly defamatory statements against late right-wing leader Vinayak Savarkar, into a 'summons trial' as his statements were based on historical facts.In an application filed through advocate Milind Pawar, Gandhi has pointed out that the complainant. Congress leader …

Savarkar defamation case: Pune court grants permanent exemption from appearance to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Savarkar defamation case: Pune court grants permanent exemption from appearance to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Savarkar defamation case: Pune court grants permanent exemption from appearance to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Savarkar defamation case: Earlier, Rahul Gandhi was granted bail by a special Pune court in a criminal defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, the grandnephew of Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Savarkar defamation case: A special court in Pune on Tuesday granted permanent exemption from …

After Revanth Reddy's caste jibe at Modi, BJP questions Rahul Gandhi's lineage
1 month, 2 weeks ago

After Revanth Reddy's caste jibe at Modi, BJP questions Rahul Gandhi's lineage

India Today  

A fresh political storm erupted in Telangana over caste politics, with the BJP and Congress engaging in a heated exchange. Days after Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s caste background, BJP leader Bandi Sanjay hit back, demanding to know the caste of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Speaking at a public event, Bandi Sanjay challenged the Congress’s …

Odisha Police schools a fuming Congress over FIR against Rahul Gandhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Odisha Police schools a fuming Congress over FIR against Rahul Gandhi

Op India  

The Odisha Police clarified that they need no permission to file an FIR against Rahul Gandhi after the Congress Party questioned the legitimacy of the FIR registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Jharsuguda for making anti-India remarks. Responding to the allegations of Congress leaders, IG Sambalpur Himanshu Lal, who directed the filing of FIR against Rahul Gandhi, explained the …

Rahul Gandhi summoned by Lucknow Court on March 24 over 2022 remarks against army
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi summoned by Lucknow Court on March 24 over 2022 remarks against army

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by a court here over his alleged defamatory remarks against the army in December 2022 during the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Alok Verma fixed March 24 as the date for the next hearing in the case. Earlier, on behalf of Uday Shankar Srivastava, former director of Border Roads Organisation — …

Rahul Gandhi summoned by Lucknow court over 2022 remarks against Army
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi summoned by Lucknow court over 2022 remarks against Army

India Today  

A special MP-MLA court in Lucknow has issued a summons to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with a defamation case related to his remarks on the Army. The complaint was filed by Uday Shankar Srivastava, former director of the Border Roads Organisation, who alleged that Gandhi's statements during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in December 2022, were derogatory and defamed …

UP Court summons Rahul Gandhi on March 24 over alleged remarks against army
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UP Court summons Rahul Gandhi on March 24 over alleged remarks against army

India TV News  

A court in Uttar Pradesh has summoned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with defamatory remarks against the Indian Army made during the December 2022 Bharat Jodo Yatra. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Alok Verma has set March 24 as the date for the next hearing, on which Gandhi will have to personally appear. Allegations against Rahul Gandhi In the complaint, …

Court summons Rahul Gandhi on March 24 for allegedly defamatory remarks on Army
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Court summons Rahul Gandhi on March 24 for allegedly defamatory remarks on Army

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by a Lucknow court on March 24 in connection with his allegedly defamatory remarks against the Indian Army during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2022, reported news agency PTI. A Lucknow court summoned Gandhi in connection with his allegedly defamatory remarks against the Indian Army Additional chief judicial magistrate Alok Verma scheduled the …

Defamation case: Complainant deposes in court against Rahul Gandhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Defamation case: Complainant deposes in court against Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Special court on Tuesday heard the defamation case against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Raebareli MP Rahul Gandhi. New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Advocate Santosh Kumar Pandey, representing the complainant Vijay Mishra, said the cross-examination of his client by Gandhi's advocate Kashi Prasad Shukla was completed. The case is over the alleged objectionable remark made by Gandhi …

Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi, Cross-Examination Completed
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi, Cross-Examination Completed

Deccan Chronicle  

Sultanpur: A special court on Tuesday heard the defamation case against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Raebareli MP Rahul Gandhi. Advocate Santosh Kumar Pandey, representing the complainant Vijay Mishra, said the cross-examination of his client by Gandhi's advocate Kashi Prasad Shukla was completed. The case is over the alleged objectionable remark made by Gandhi about Home Minister Amit …

Rahul Gandhi Booked In Odisha For 'Congress Fighting Indian State' Remark
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi Booked In Odisha For 'Congress Fighting Indian State' Remark

ABP News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was booked by Odisha's Jharsuguda police on Friday in connection with a speech he made last month, reported The Indian Express, quoting police sources. On February 7, the police registered an FIR against Gandhi based on a complaint from one Rama Hari Pujhari, a resident of Sarabhal in Jharsuguda and a local BJP functionary. During his …

FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi in Odisha over alleged ‘anti-national’ remarks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi in Odisha over alleged ‘anti-national’ remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: A First Information Report has been filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district for allegedly making an “anti-national” statement, a senior police officer confirmed on Saturday. The FIR, filed at the Jharsuguda police station, names Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, under Sections 152 and 197 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Section 152 …

FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi in Orissa for making anti-India remarks during an event
1 month, 3 weeks ago

FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi in Orissa for making anti-India remarks during an event

Op India  

An FIR was registered against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in Orissa for allegedly making anti-India remarks. The FIR, filed by a person named Ram Hari Pujari, states that Gandhi’s remarks threatened the unity and integrity of the nation. The statement was made by Rahul Gandhi on 15th January 2025 during the inauguration of the new Congress headquarters at Kotla Road, …

FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi in Odisha for making anti-India remarks during an event
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi in Odisha for making anti-India remarks during an event

Op India  

An FIR was registered against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in Odisha for allegedly making anti-India remarks. The FIR, filed by a person named Ram Hari Pujari, states that Gandhi’s remarks threatened the unity and integrity of the nation. The statement was made by Rahul Gandhi on 15th January 2025 during the inauguration of the new Congress headquarters at Kotla Road, …

Varanasi court issues notice to Rahul Gandhi over alleged inflammatory remarks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Varanasi court issues notice to Rahul Gandhi over alleged inflammatory remarks

Hindustan Times  

A Varanasi district court has issued a notice to Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on a plea seeking registration of a case against him for allegedly making inflammatory remarks in the US, according to the petitioner. Rahul Gandhi, the Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has received a …

Delhi HC issues notice to CM Atishi on plea challenging quashing of defamation case
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC issues notice to CM Atishi on plea challenging quashing of defamation case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Chief Minister Atishi in response to a petition filed by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor, challenging a trial court decision to quash a defamation case against her. Kapoor’s petition stems from a trial court ruling that had set aside the summons issued to Atishi in a defamation complaint. Burman, …

Delhi court dismisses Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s defamation case against Shashi Tharoor
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi court dismisses Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s defamation case against Shashi Tharoor

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A court on Tuesday dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by former Union minister and BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, saying the case failed to establish “any ingredient of defamation.” Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Paras Dalal refused to summon Tharoor, rejecting Chandrasekhar’s allegations that the Congress leader made false and damaging remarks on national …

Delhi HC issues notice to CM Atishi on BJP leader’s plea in defamation case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC issues notice to CM Atishi on BJP leader’s plea in defamation case

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to Chief Minister Atishi on a BJP leader’s plea in a defamation case against her over Ms. Atishi’s allegations that the BJP had “tried to poach” Aam Aadmi Party legislators in return for cash. BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor moved the High Court on January 30 against a city court’s dismissal of …

Delhi Court Rejects BJP Leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar's Criminal Defamation Complaint Against Congress's Shashi Tharoor
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Court Rejects BJP Leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar's Criminal Defamation Complaint Against Congress's Shashi Tharoor

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Tuesday dismissed a criminal complaint filed by former Union Minister and BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor over allegations of defamation. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Paras Dalal refused to summon Tharoor in the case and said that prima facie, no ingredients of defamation was made out. BJP leader Chandrasekhar had filed the defamation …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On BJP Leader's Plea Against Quashing Of Summons Issued To Chief Minister Atishi In Defamation Case
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On BJP Leader's Plea Against Quashing Of Summons Issued To Chief Minister Atishi In Defamation Case

Live Law  

BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the quashing of summons issued to Chief Minister Atishi by a trial court in a defamation case filed by him. The defamation case was filed over the claims that Aam Aadmi Party leaders were approached by Bhartiya Janta Party to join them in return of crores of cash.Justice …

Delhi HC summons Shashi Tharoor in Rajeev Chandrasekhar defamation case
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi HC summons Shashi Tharoor in Rajeev Chandrasekhar defamation case

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Monday summoned Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on a defamation plea filed by BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar. In his suit, Mr. Chandrasekhar has asserted that “false and defamatory” statements were made on public forums by Mr. Tharoor during the Lok Sabha elections in April 2024 which “severely damaged his professional and personal reputation”. Mr. Chandrasekhar had …

S Jaishankar slams Rahul Gandhi over 'Trump coronation invite' claim: 'Spoke a falsehood'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

S Jaishankar slams Rahul Gandhi over 'Trump coronation invite' claim: 'Spoke a falsehood'

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday refuted leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's claim that he had visited the United States in December to get an invitation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the inauguration ceremony of Donald Trump. External affairs minister S Jaishankar and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. What Rahul Gandhi said …

Delhi High Court Issues Summons To Congress Leader Shashi Tharoor In Defamation Suit By BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Issues Summons To Congress Leader Shashi Tharoor In Defamation Suit By BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued summons to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor in a defamation suit filed against him by former Union Minister and BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar.Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav issued summons in the suit and listed the matter before the joint registrar on April 28. The Delhi High Court on Monday issued summons to Congress leader Shashi …

Rahul Gandhi's lies damage nation abroad: S Jaishankar on 'Trump oath invite' dig
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi's lies damage nation abroad: S Jaishankar on 'Trump oath invite' dig

India Today  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, dismissing his claim that the Indian government sent him to the US to secure an invitation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony. Dismissing the Congress MP's claims, Jaishankar accused the Leader of Opposition of making statements that tarnish India's image globally. Jaishankar …

Delhi HC summons Shashi Tharoor in BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar defamation case
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi HC summons Shashi Tharoor in BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar defamation case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday summoned Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on a defamation plea filed by BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar. In his suit, Chandrasekhar claimed Tharoor made false and defamatory statements at various public forums in April, 2024 that severely damaged his professional and personal reputation. Chandrasekhar has sought to restrain Tharoor from making any defamatory statements. …

Delhi HC to hear BJP leader's plea against CM Atishi in defamation case on February 3
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi HC to hear BJP leader's plea against CM Atishi in defamation case on February 3

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court will hear a BJP leader's plea challenging an order dismissing his defamation case against Chief Minister Atishi on Monday. In his plea, Praveen Shankar Kapoor said while rejecting the defamation complaint and quashing the summons issued by a magisterial court, the special judge went "beyond" the scope of his power in law. According to the complaint …

Complaint filed against Sonia Gandhi in Bihar court for remark on President
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Complaint filed against Sonia Gandhi in Bihar court for remark on President

The Hindu  

A complaint was filed against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi before a court in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district for her 'poor thing' remark on President Droupadi Murmu. Mr. Ojha also named Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as co-accused and sought legal action against them as well. After the President's joint address …

Complaint Against Sonia Gandhi In Bihar For 'Poor Thing' Remark On President Murmu
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Complaint Against Sonia Gandhi In Bihar For 'Poor Thing' Remark On President Murmu

ABP News  

A complaint was filed against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi before a court in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district on Saturday for her 'poor thing' remark on President Droupadi Murmu. Ojha also named Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as co-accused and sought legal action against them as well. "Sonia Gandhi has insulted President Murmu by making …

Hearing in Rahul Gandhi defamation case deferred to February 11
2 months ago

Hearing in Rahul Gandhi defamation case deferred to February 11

The Hindu  

Proceedings in a defamation case involving Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, scheduled for Thursday, were deferred after the Congress leader's lawyer fell sick. "The delay came after Rahul Gandhi's lawyer, Kashi Prasad Shukla, submitted a medical certificate stating that he was unwell and unable to attend the court proceedings. In response, Judge Verma set the new date for the hearing," …

Allegations Of Ruling Party Misusing Investigating Agencies Part Of Freedom Of Political Speech, Not Defamation: Delhi Court
2 months ago

Allegations Of Ruling Party Misusing Investigating Agencies Part Of Freedom Of Political Speech, Not Defamation: Delhi Court

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Tuesday observed that the allegations of political corruption, poaching of politicians or misuse of investigating agencies by the ruling dispensation against political opponents are part of freedom of political speech and won't amount to defamation per se.Special judge Vishal Gogne of Rouse Avenue Courts said that each political formation is known to project its own vision. …

Delhi Court Quashes Summons Issued To Chief Minister Atishi In Defamation Case By BJP Leader
2 months ago

Delhi Court Quashes Summons Issued To Chief Minister Atishi In Defamation Case By BJP Leader

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Tuesday quashed the summons issued to Chief Minister Atishi in a defamation case filed by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor.The defamation case was filed over the claims that Aam Aadmi Party leaders were approached by Bhartiya Janta Party to join them in return of crores of cash.Special judge Vishal Gogne of Rouse Avenue Courts set aside …

Hathras gang rape, murder case : Acquitted accused files defamation suit against Rahul Gandhi
2 months, 1 week ago

Hathras gang rape, murder case : Acquitted accused files defamation suit against Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

HT Correspondent The special judge, SC/ST Court, Hathras, had sentenced another accused, Sandeep Sisodia, to life imprisonment An accused acquitted in the Hathras gang rape and murder case of 2020 on Friday filed a criminal defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the MP/MLA court of Hathras, which fixed February 10 for the next hearing. “This is a criminal …

Legal Trouble For Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann As BJP MP Parvesh Verma Files Rs 100-Cr Defamation Ca
2 months, 1 week ago

Legal Trouble For Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann As BJP MP Parvesh Verma Files Rs 100-Cr Defamation Ca

ABP News  

New Delhi, Jan 22 BJP MP Parvesh Verma has filed a Rs 100-crore defamation case against AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing them of levelling false allegations against him. On Kejriwal's allegation that Verma has called Punjabis a threat to the country, the BJP leader said, "I don't need to mention what I and my …

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Hearing deferred again due to lawyers' strike
2 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Hearing deferred again due to lawyers' strike

The Hindu  

The hearing in the defamation case against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was adjourned again due to the continuing strike of lawyers. Plaintiff Vijay Mishra's counsel Santosh Kumar Pandey said the special MP-MLA judge Shubham Verma set January 30 as the next date of hearing to complete the cross-examination in the case. Mr. Mishra, a local BJP politician, filed a defamation …

BJP MP Parvesh Verma files Rs 100 crore defamation suit against Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann
2 months, 1 week ago

BJP MP Parvesh Verma files Rs 100 crore defamation suit against Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: BJP Member of Parliament Parvesh Verma on Wednesday filed a defamation lawsuit seeking a staggering Rs 100 crore in damages against Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The claim stems from allegations leveled by the two leaders following Verma’s statement about the misuse of government machinery in Punjab during the Delhi Vidhan …

Bihar man moves court against Rahul Gandhi over Rs 250 milk loss | Here's what happened
2 months, 1 week ago

Bihar man moves court against Rahul Gandhi over Rs 250 milk loss | Here's what happened

India TV News  

A bizarre incident has emerged from the Samastipur district of Bihar, where a person has lodged a case against Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. The complainant alleges that a milk bucket fell and caused him financial loss due to Rahul Gandhi's statement about a 'fight against the Indian State.' A person named Mukesh …

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