Rahul Gandhi appeal: These two words from Surat court judge dashed Congress hopes
1 year, 11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi appeal: These two words from Surat court judge dashed Congress hopes

India Today  

After a Surat court convicted and sentenced Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case, which led to his disqualification from the Lok Sabha, the party had pinned hopes on the Surat sessions court. "An application Exh.5 - preferred by Appellant Mr Rahul Gandhi u/s.389 and 389 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for staying the conviction imposed by the judgment and order dated 23/3/2023 by the Ld Chief Judicial Magistrate, Surat in Criminal Case No.18712/2019 is hereby dismissed. In his submission, they said if the March 23 judgment of the trial court was not suspended and stayed, it would cause irreparable damage to Rahul Gandhi's reputation. Last Thursday, the court of Additional Sessions Judge RP Mogera had reserved its verdict for April 20 on the application for a stay, pending his appeal against a lower court’s order sentencing Rahul Gandhi to two years in jail in the defamation case.

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Lucknow Court Imposes ₹200 Fine On LoP Rahul Gandhi Over Non-Appearance In VD Savarkar Defamation Case
2 weeks, 1 day ago

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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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
2 weeks, 1 day 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
2 weeks, 2 days ago

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 …

SC reinstates Sunil Kumar Singh as Bihar MLC
3 weeks, 3 days ago

SC reinstates Sunil Kumar Singh as Bihar MLC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court has reinstated Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Sunil Kumar Singh to the Bihar Legislative Council in a judgment on Tuesday and set aside Election Commission of India notification of December 30 last year for byelection to his seat. The top court concluded Mr. Singh’s expulsion following his remarks against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was “highly excessive and disproportionate”. …

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing deferred to March 6
3 weeks, 4 days ago

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. …

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

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 …

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

Rahul Gandhi Moves Pune Court To Convert Defamation Case Into 'Summons Trial' To Bring Historical Facts About Savarkar Before Court
1 month 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 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 summoned by Lucknow Court on March 24 over 2022 remarks against army
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Court summons Rahul Gandhi on March 24 for allegedly defamatory remarks on Army
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1 month, 1 week 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 Against Rahul Gandhi, Cross-Examination Completed
1 month, 1 week 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 …

FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi in Orissa for making anti-India remarks during an event
1 month, 1 week 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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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, 1 week 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 …

Hearing in Rahul Gandhi defamation case deferred to February 11
1 month, 3 weeks 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," …

Hathras gang rape, murder case : Acquitted accused files defamation suit against Rahul Gandhi
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Hearing deferred again due to lawyers' strike
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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

Supreme Court Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi For Remarks Against Shah
2 months ago

Supreme Court Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi For Remarks Against Shah

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed trial court proceedings against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case filed against him for alleged defamatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Gandhi has challenged the Jharkhand High Court order, which rejected his petition to quash proceedings against him in a trial court in connection with …

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: SC stays criminal proceedings over alleged remarks against Amit Shah
2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: SC stays criminal proceedings over alleged remarks against Amit Shah

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed criminal defamation proceedings against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for his alleged remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Appearing for Mr. Gandhi, senior advocate A.M. Singhvi and advocate Prasanna S., argued that the defamation proceedings were in breach of at least seven Supreme Court judgments which have held that …

SC stays defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Amit Shah
2 months ago

SC stays defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed defamation proceedings against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a 2018 defamation case pending before a Jharkhand court for calling Union home minister Amit Shah, who was then the BJP president, a “murder accused”. A bench headed by justice Vikram Nath issued notice on Gandhi’s appeal challenging the order of the Jharkhand high court in …

Supreme Court halts criminal proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in defamation case
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2 months ago

Supreme Court halts criminal proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in defamation case

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday halted criminal proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the defamation case filed against him for his statements against Home Minister Amit Shah and the BJP. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was hearing a Special Leave Petition filed by Rahul Gandhi challenging the Jharkhand High Court's order, which had dismissed his …

Supreme Court Stays Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi In Criminal Defamation Case Over Remarks Against BJP & Amit Shah
2 months ago

Supreme Court Stays Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi In Criminal Defamation Case Over Remarks Against BJP & Amit Shah

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the trial court proceedings in the criminal defamation case filed against Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for allegedly saying that Bharatiya Janata Party members were "liars" and "drunk with power" and for calling Union Home Minister Amit Shah a "murder-accused".A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed. The Supreme …

Supreme Court stays defamation proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over 2018 comments on Amit Shah
2 months ago

Supreme Court stays defamation proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over 2018 comments on Amit Shah

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on January 20 stayed the defamation proceedings against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, which was pending in a Jharkhand court over his 2018 comments about Amit Shah. Rahul Gandhi granted bail in Savarkar defamation case On January 11, a special MP MLA Court in Pune granted bail to Gandhi in the Savarkar defamation case. The complaint was filed …

SC stays proceedings in defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks against Amit Shah
2 months ago

SC stays proceedings in defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks against Amit Shah

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed proceedings in defamation case filed against Rahul Gandhi for alleged defamatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Naveen Jha, a BJP worker, had filed the case against Rahul Gandhi in 2019 for his alleged remarks against Shah. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi sought to quash the ongoing defamation proceedings in the lower court …

Karnataka High Court Stays Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi for a Month in Defamation Case
2 months ago

Karnataka High Court Stays Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi for a Month in Defamation Case

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru:The Karnataka High Court on Friday stayed interim proceedings against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Keshav Prasad alleging “false” and malicious” It may be recalled here that Rahul Gandhi appeared before the 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Bengaluru as per Court’s order on July …

Karnataka HC stays proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in defamation case filed by BJP
2 months ago

Karnataka HC stays proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in defamation case filed by BJP

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka stayed the proceedings against Rahul Gandhi, a Congress MP and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, in a defamation case lodged by the Bharatiya Janata Party’s State unit for issuing ‘defamatory’ Justice M. Nagaprasanna passed the interim order on January 17 on a petition filed by Mr. Gandhi, who has questioned the …

Savarkar Defamation Case: Rahul Gandhi Gets Bail From Pune Court After Virtual Hearing
2 months, 1 week ago

Savarkar Defamation Case: Rahul Gandhi Gets Bail From Pune Court After Virtual Hearing

ABP News  

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was granted bail by a special MP MLA court in Pune in the Savarkar defamation case. Advocate Milind Pawar, representing Gandhi, said the Pune court also granted permanent exemption to the Congress MP from appearing before it. The defamation case was filed against Rahul Gandhi by Satyaki Savarkar, the …

Rahul Gandhi seeks transfer of defamation case in Thane over jurisdiction dispute
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi seeks transfer of defamation case in Thane over jurisdiction dispute

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has approached a Thane court requesting the transfer of a defamation suit filed against him, citing the pecuniary jurisdiction of the case. However, Rahul Gandhi's counsel, advocate NV Iyer, argued that the case falls under the jurisdiction of the Civil Judge due to the monetary valuation of the compensation sought by the plaintiff. APPLICATION WAS PREVIOUSLY …

‘BJP attempting to arrest Rahul Gandhi on attempt to murder charge to disqualify him from the post of MP’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘BJP attempting to arrest Rahul Gandhi on attempt to murder charge to disqualify him from the post of MP’

The Hindu  

ARUPPUKOTTAI Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to arrest Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi with an aim to disqualify him from the post of Member of Parliament, said Congress MP B. Manickam Tagore. Pointing to a commotion that prevailed on the Parliament building premises, Mr. Tagore said BJP MP Pratap Sarangi complained that he was pushed down during …

Lucknow Court Summons Rahul Gandhi As Accused In Complaint Case Over 'Derogatory' Remark On Savarkar
3 months, 1 week ago

Lucknow Court Summons Rahul Gandhi As Accused In Complaint Case Over 'Derogatory' Remark On Savarkar

Live Law  

A CJM Court in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow district has summoned Congress MP and LoP in Loksabha, Rahul Gandhi, as an accused in a complaint case filed over his alleged 'derogatory' remark against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar made during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in November 2022 in Maharashtra's Akola.#BREAKING |A CJM Court in #Lucknow has summoned Congress MP and LoP in Loksabha, …

Lucknow Court Summons Rahul Gandhi As Accused In Complaint Case Over 'Derogatory' Remark On Savarkar
3 months, 1 week ago

Lucknow Court Summons Rahul Gandhi As Accused In Complaint Case Over 'Derogatory' Remark On Savarkar

Live Law  

A CJM Court in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow district has summoned Congress MP and LoP in Loksabha, Rahul Gandhi, as an accused in a complaint case filed over his alleged 'derogatory' remark against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar made during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in November 2022 in Maharashtra's Akola.#BREAKING |A CJM Court in #Lucknow has summoned Congress MP and LoP in Loksabha, …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. Case Details: Irfan Khan v. State Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 945 The Supreme Court quashed the Arms Act case against the person accused of possessing a buttondar knife. Setting aside the High Court's decision, Mehta J. in the judgment observed that "the notification whereby, a buttondar knife having blade dimensions …

Delhi HC asks Centre to clear its stance on Subramanian Swamy plea on Rahul Gandhi's citizenship
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC asks Centre to clear its stance on Subramanian Swamy plea on Rahul Gandhi's citizenship

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Friday directed the Centre to clear its stand on BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking directions to the Home Ministry to decide on his plea seeking the cancellation of Rahul Gandhi's citizenship. The bench headed by acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela issued oral instructions to the proxy counsel appearing for …

Savarkar defamation case: Pune court grants exemption to Rahul Gandhi, asks him to appear on Jan 10
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Savarkar defamation case: Pune court grants exemption to Rahul Gandhi, asks him to appear on Jan 10

Hindustan Times  

A special court in Pune on Monday granted Congress president Rahul Gandhi an extension to appear before the court and asked him to remain present on January 10, 2025, in relation to a defamation complaint filed against Gandhi by Satyaki Savarkar, grandnephew of Hindutva icon Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, for allegedly making derogatory references to Savarkar during his speech in London …

Varanasi Court Rejects Plea Seeking FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Over His Remarks On Sikhs During US Trip
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Varanasi Court Rejects Plea Seeking FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Over His Remarks On Sikhs During US Trip

Live Law  

A Court in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi district has REJECTED the application filed under Section 173 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking registration of an FIR against Congress leader and LoP in LokSabha Rahul Gandhi over his alleged remarks on Sikhs during his recent US trip. The plea filed by one Nageshwar Mishra claimed that Gandhi had made the objectionable statement during …

Pune Court Orders Rahul Gandhi To Appear Personally In Savarkar Defamation Case On Dec 2
4 months ago

Pune Court Orders Rahul Gandhi To Appear Personally In Savarkar Defamation Case On Dec 2

ABP News  

A Pune court on Tuesday ordered Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to appear before it in person on December 2 in an ongoing defamation case against him for allegedly defaming late right-wing leader Vinayak Savarkar. The special court in Pune has sought Gandhi's physical presence in next hearing of the defamation complaint filed against him for allegedly defaming late right-wing leader …

Savarkar Defamation Case | Pune Court Orders Personal Appearance Of Rahul Gandhi On December 2
4 months ago

Savarkar Defamation Case | Pune Court Orders Personal Appearance Of Rahul Gandhi On December 2

Live Law  

A Special Court in Pune, on Tuesday ordered Rahul Gandhi to remain present before it on December 2, to attend the proceedings of the defamation complaint filed against him for allegedly defaming late right-wing leader Vinayak Savarkar by making objectionable comments against him in a speech he delivered in the United Kingdom. Special MP/MLA court Judge Amol Shinde had in …

Rahul Summoned to Pune Court on Dec 2 Over Savarkar Remark
4 months ago

Rahul Summoned to Pune Court on Dec 2 Over Savarkar Remark

Deccan Chronicle  

A Pune court ordered Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to appear in person before it on December 2 in connection with a defamation complaint filed against him by Hindutva icon V D Savarkar's grandnephew.Satyaki Savarkar had filed a complaint in a Pune court claiming Gandhi, in his speech in London in March 2023, stated that Savarkar had written in a book …

Rahul Gandhi skips oath-taking event of CJI Sanjiv Khanna: Why did BJP attack Indira Gandhi? Know here
4 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi skips oath-taking event of CJI Sanjiv Khanna: Why did BJP attack Indira Gandhi? Know here

India TV News  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Monday took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent persons. The Bharatiya Janata Party slammed the Congress leader, reminding Congress of a ruling made by Justice Sanjiv Khanna's uncle Justice Hans Raj Khanna against a case related to the Emergency in 1976. BJP attacks …

Nashik court summons Rahul Gandhi in defamation case over remarks on Savarkar
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nashik court summons Rahul Gandhi in defamation case over remarks on Savarkar

The Hindu  

A court in Maharashtra's Nashik district has summoned Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed against him for his alleged objectionable remarks against Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Nashik, Deepali Parimal Kaduskar, issued a process to Mr. Gandhi on September 27, noting that the "statement made against a patriotic person prima-facie seems to be …

Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) convicted in defamation case filed by BJP leader's wife
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) convicted in defamation case filed by BJP leader's wife

Hindustan Times  

A metropolitan magistrate court in Mumbai's Mazgaon on Thursday convicted Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut and sent him to 15 days imprisonment in a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya's wife, Medha Kirit Somaiya, news agency PTI reported. The BJP leader's wife filed a defamation case and alleged that Raut made completely “baseless and defamatory” claims …

PIL filed in Delhi HC against Ravneet Bittu for ‘incendiary remarks’ on Rahul Gandhi
6 months ago

PIL filed in Delhi HC against Ravneet Bittu for ‘incendiary remarks’ on Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking action against Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu for allegedly making “derogatory, misleading, and false” statements against the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. The petition filed by Surjit Singh Yadav, chief of the Hindu Sena, said Mr. Bittu had criticised Mr. Gandhi for comments …

Barred By Limitation? : Allahabad HC Reserves Order On Maintainability Of Maneka Gandhi's Plea Against Sultanpur MP's Election
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Barred By Limitation? : Allahabad HC Reserves Order On Maintainability Of Maneka Gandhi's Plea Against Sultanpur MP's Election

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Monday reserved its order on the maintainability of the plea moved by Senior BJP leader, former MP and Cabinet Minister Maneka Gandhi challenging the election of Samajwadi Party MP Ram Bhuwal Nishad from the Sultanpur Lok Sabha constituency.A bench of Justice Rajan Roy reserved orders after hearing Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra on Monday reserved its …

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi appears before Sultanpur court
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi appears before Sultanpur court

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader and Rae Bareli MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday appeared before the Sultanpur MP/MLA court to record his statement in a defamation case filed against him in 2018, said prosecution officials and lawyers aware of the development. He met Chait while on his way back to Lucknow from Sultanpur on Friday Local BJP leader and district co-operative chairman Vijay …

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi appears in UP court in defamation case over remarks on Amit Shah
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi appears in UP court in defamation case over remarks on Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before the MP-MLA court on Friday for a defamation case hearing. Sultanpur: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his way to appear at a district court in connection with a defamation case, in Sultanpur, Friday, July 26, 2024. The case dates back to 2018, when BJP leader Vijay Mishra accused Rahul Gandhi of derogatory comments during …

NEET Verdict: BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of defaming India’s examination system, asks for apology after Supreme Court verdict.
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NEET Verdict: BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of defaming India’s examination system, asks for apology after Supreme Court verdict.

The Hindu  

A day after the Supreme Court dismissed pleas seeking cancellation and re-test of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate) exam, holding that there was no evidence of a “systemic breach” of the sanctity of the exam, the Bharatiya Janata Party demanded an apology from Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Lok Sabha MP …

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