Criminal defamation: A noxious colonial law and its subversive effects
1 year, 11 months ago

Criminal defamation: A noxious colonial law and its subversive effects

The Hindu  

Published : Apr 05, 2023 12:56 IST - 13 MINS READ From the standpoint of democracy as well as justice, the conviction, sentencing, and quick-fire disqualification of Rahul Gandhi as a Member of Parliament have exposed, as never before, the toxic and subversive nature of the Indian republic’s colonial-era law of criminal defamation1, the damaging effects of a flawed decision of the Supreme Court of India on disqualification of sitting members of a legislature2, and naked authoritarianism, the three combining to make a dystopia come true. But three days after the speech was given, Purnesh Ishvarbhai Modi, a BJP MLA and former Gujarat Minister who was not even remotely in the picture, filed a complaint in the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate in Surat against Rahul Gandhi for criminal defamation, claiming that the entire “Modi community” had been defamed and that his reputation had suffered grievously. Unfortunately, when a promising opportunity arose and some of India’s best legal minds advanced a battery of persuasive arguments challenging the constitutionality of the law of criminal defamation, the Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Dipak Misra and Prafulla C. Pant failed completely to appreciate the free speech, liberty, and equality issues at stake, falling back instead on stale, conservative, and regressive reasoning. Highlights The conviction, sentencing, and quick-fire disqualification of Rahul Gandhi as a Member of Parliament have exposed the toxic and subversive nature of the Indian republic’s colonial-era law of criminal defamation The root of the mischief is the Macaulay-authored law of criminal defamation entrenched in Sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code.

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Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing deferred to March 6
1 month 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. …

What is defamation in India? IPC Sections & notable cases
1 month ago

What is defamation in India? IPC Sections & notable cases

The Hindu  

Defamation refers to speaking or writing words, making signs, or publishing any information against someone with an intention to harm the said party. A defamation case is formed when the statement reveals identity, harms reputation, has demonstrably false statements, and intentions are proved. Libel refers to defamatory statements made in a permanent form, such as written words, images, or published …

What is defamation in India? IPC Sections & notable cases
1 month ago

What is defamation in India? IPC Sections & notable cases

The Hindu  

Defamation refers to speaking or writing words, making signs, or publishing any information against someone with an intention to harm the said party. A defamation case is formed when the statement reveals identity, harms reputation, has demonstrably false statements, and intentions are proved. Libel refers to defamatory statements made in a permanent form, such as written words, images, or published …

Defamation case: Complainant deposes in court against Rahul Gandhi
1 month, 1 week 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, 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 …

Allegations Of Ruling Party Misusing Investigating Agencies Part Of Freedom Of Political Speech, Not Defamation: Delhi Court
1 month, 3 weeks 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. …

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 …

Defamation case politically motivated, says BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj
2 months, 1 week ago

Defamation case politically motivated, says BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The defamation case filed by former Delhi minister and AAP leader Satyendar Jain against BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj took a contentious turn as Swaraj’s counsel argued in Rouse Avenue Court that the complaint is politically driven. Representing Swaraj, Advocate Siddhesh Kotwal contended that the defamation complaint was a strategic move aimed at electoral politics, accusing Jain of leveraging …

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 …

PM 'maliciously twists' Rahul Gandhi's words: Congress on 'Maharaja' remark
10 months, 3 weeks ago

PM 'maliciously twists' Rahul Gandhi's words: Congress on 'Maharaja' remark

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'maliciously twists' every statement made by party leader Rahul Gandhi to inflame communal prejudices and passions," Congress said on Sunday, responding to PM Modi’s 'insulted maharajas but silent on atrocities of sultans' attack on the Wayanad MP. Earlier today, at an election rally in Karnataka, PM Modi accused Rahul Gandhi of insulting Rajas and Maharajas in …

PM Modi Degree Row: Gujarat Court Dismisses Arvind Kejriwal's Plea Challenging Criminal Prosecution In Defamation Case
1 year, 3 months 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 …

'Rahul Gandhi Is Sitting MP, Busy With Attending Parliament': Jharkhand HC While Exempting Personal Appearance In Modi Surname Defamation Case
1 year, 7 months ago

'Rahul Gandhi Is Sitting MP, Busy With Attending Parliament': Jharkhand HC While Exempting Personal Appearance In Modi Surname Defamation Case

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday exempted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from personally appearing before a special Ranchi court that is hearing a defamation case related to the Modi surname remark he made before the Lok Sabha elections in 2019. Further in para-15, the terms and condition for such exemption has been stated to be complied by the petitioner by …

Modi surname case: Jharkhand HC exempts Rahul Gandhi from appearing personally
1 year, 7 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 …

‘Unfortunate that court…’: Kapil Sibal on SC stay on Rahul Gandhi’s conviction
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Unfortunate that court…’: Kapil Sibal on SC stay on Rahul Gandhi’s conviction

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court's put a stay on Rahul Gandhi's conviction in the case of his alleged remark on 'Modi' surname on Friday. The reason I gave is what the Supreme Court said yesterday Unfortunate that court procedures are used for political agendas!” tweeted Kapil Sibal on Saturday. Rahul Gandhi defamation case over Modi surname remark On Friday, Congress leader received …

'Not only Rahul Gandhi but all Opposition leaders being harassed': Bihar Dy CM Tejashwi Yadav
1 year, 7 months ago

'Not only Rahul Gandhi but all Opposition leaders being harassed': Bihar Dy CM Tejashwi Yadav

India TV News  

A day after the Supreme Court stayed the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Modi surname defamation case, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday alleged that all the opposition leaders are being harassed in one way or the other. Rahul Gandi met Lalu Prasad Yadav Earlier on Friday, Rahul Gandhi met RJD supremo …

DC Edit | SC relief for Rahul is a boost for democracy too
1 year, 7 months ago

DC Edit | SC relief for Rahul is a boost for democracy too

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court’s order staying the Surat chief judicial magistrate’s conviction of Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case and sentencing him to the maximum punishment of two years in jail indeed offers some relief to the Congress leader. While making known its displeasure at the language used by Mr Gandhi by iterating that it was not in “good taste” …

Delhi Court Summons Wrestler Bajrang Punia In Criminal Defamation Case Filed By Wrestling Coach
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Court Summons Wrestler Bajrang Punia In Criminal Defamation Case Filed By Wrestling Coach

Live Law  

A Delhi Court yesterday summoned the wrestler Bajrang Punia in a criminal defamation case filed by wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya alleging that certain allegedly defamatory remarks were made against him in a press conference related to the protests connected to the sexual harassment allegations against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan. In view of the same, let accused, namely, Bajrang Punia …

Rahul Gandhi gets reprieve in one ‘Modi surname’ case. But there are more pending
1 year, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi gets reprieve in one ‘Modi surname’ case. But there are more pending

Firstpost  

While the Supreme Court has stayed Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in Gujarat’s ‘Modi surname’ remarks case, there are still at least two more, filed in Jharkhand and Bihar each. The Congress leader is also facing around a dozen defamation suits filed across the country The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a 2019 criminal …

Modi surname defamation case: Will Rahul Gandhi return to Parliament on Monday?
1 year, 7 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 …

Supreme Court stays conviction of Rahul Gandhi in ‘Modi’ defamation case
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court stays conviction of Rahul Gandhi in ‘Modi’ defamation case

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 04, 2023 16:19 IST - 3 MINS READ The Supreme Court on August 4 stayed the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a 2019 defamation case over his “Modi surname” remark, restoring his status as an MP. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, leader of the Congress party in the Lok Sabha, urged the Chair to allow Rahul Gandhi …

India’s top court stays conviction of opposition leader for mocking the prime minister's surname
1 year, 7 months ago

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

The Independent  

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'We Respect The Order, But...': Purnesh Modi After SC Stayed Conviction Of Rahul Gandhi In Defamation Case
1 year, 7 months ago

'We Respect The Order, But...': Purnesh Modi After SC Stayed Conviction Of Rahul Gandhi In Defamation Case

ABP News  

Former Gujarat Minister Purnesh Modi, a prominent Bharatiya Janata Party leader, responded to the Supreme Court's decision regarding the defamation case involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Purnesh Modi, who had initiated the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi based on the Modi surname remarks, conveyed his respect for the court's decision to stay the conviction. We will continue our legal battle …

SC stays Rahul Gandhi's conviction in the criminal defamation case over the 'Modi surname' remark
1 year, 7 months ago

SC stays Rahul Gandhi's conviction in the criminal defamation case over the 'Modi surname' remark

Op India  

The Supreme Court August 4, stayed Congress leader and Former Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his Modi surname remark. #BREAKING Supreme Court stays Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's conviction in the criminal defamation case over the 'Modi surname' remark. Mahesh Jethmalani says Supreme Court had earlier… — ANI August 4, 2023 A three-judge bench …

Modi surname case: ‘Now we will see..’ says Cong chief Kharge on Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 7 months ago

Modi surname case: ‘Now we will see..’ says Cong chief Kharge on Rahul Gandhi

Live Mint  

Modi surname remark: The apex court on Friday, stayed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's conviction in a criminal defamation case associated with ‘Modi surname’ remak. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury After Supreme Court stays the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in 'Modi' surname defamation case, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, "The SC's decision is a big relief for Congress leader Rahul …

India’s top court temporarily halts conviction of opposition leader for mocking Modi’s surname
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

Supreme Court stays Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in ‘Modi surname’ remark criminal defamation case
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court stays Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in ‘Modi surname’ remark criminal defamation case

The Hindu  

August 04, 2023 01:43 pm | Updated 07:06 pm IST - New Delhi The Supreme Court on August 4, 2023, stayed the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case for the ‘Modi’ surname remark he allegedly made during a political rally in 2019. ‘Lack of reasons for punishment’ The Gujarat High Court too, the Supreme Court …

SC stays Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in defamation case, revives MP status
1 year, 7 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. …

’Modi surname case is an attempt to silence Rahul Gandhi,’ alleges Congress MP
1 year, 7 months ago

’Modi surname case is an attempt to silence Rahul Gandhi,’ alleges Congress MP

Live Mint  

Speaking on the 'Modi Surname' defamation case, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday said that the world and the country know that this has been done to shut Rahul Gandhi in the Parliament, on the orders and directions of the ruling party. This is not because of the arrogance but because he has not done injustice.” Earlier on Wednesday, …

Rahul Gandhi's Conviction Stayed - LIVE UPDATES From Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's Conviction Stayed - LIVE UPDATES From Supreme Court

Live Law  

Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea TODAY 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 the criminal case. Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea TODAY …

Rahul Gandhi's Conviction Stayed - LIVE UPDATES From Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's Conviction Stayed - LIVE UPDATES From Supreme Court

Live Law  

Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea TODAY 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 the criminal case. Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea TODAY …

Rahul Gandhi's Conviction Stayed - LIVE UPDATES From Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's Conviction Stayed - LIVE UPDATES From Supreme Court

Live Law  

Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea TODAY 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 the criminal case. Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea TODAY …

Rahul Gandhi's Conviction Stayed - LIVE UPDATES From Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's Conviction Stayed - LIVE UPDATES From Supreme Court

Live Law  

Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea TODAY 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 the criminal case. Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea TODAY …

Rahul Gandhi's Conviction Stayed - LIVE UPDATES From Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's Conviction Stayed - LIVE UPDATES From Supreme Court

Live Law  

Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea TODAY 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 the criminal case. Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea TODAY …

Rahul Gandhi's Conviction Stayed - LIVE UPDATES From Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's Conviction Stayed - LIVE UPDATES From Supreme Court

Live Law  

Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea TODAY 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 the criminal case. Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea TODAY …

Rahul Gandhi's first comments after Supreme Court pauses defamation conviction
1 year, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's first comments after Supreme Court pauses defamation conviction

India Today  

In a big relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed his conviction in a 2019 criminal defamation case on the 'Modi' surname remark he made. — Rahul Gandhi August 4, 2023 Addressing a press conference later in the day, Rahul said, "Aaj nahi toh kal, kal nahi toh parson sachai ki jeet hoti hai. With …

'Come what may...': Rahul Gandhi's first reaction after SC verdict on Modi surname defamation case
1 year, 7 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 …

Rahul Gandhi gets relief from Supreme Court in Modi surname case after defamation conviction put on hold
1 year, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi gets relief from Supreme Court in Modi surname case after defamation conviction put on hold

India TV News  

Modi surname case: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday got relief from Supreme Court after the apex court stayed his conviction in the defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark paving his way to contest elections. Rahul Gandhi had challenged the Gujarat High Court’s July 7 verdict that declined to put on hold his conviction. Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi who …

India’s Supreme Court suspends Rahul Gandhi’s defamation conviction
1 year, 7 months ago

India’s Supreme Court suspends Rahul Gandhi’s defamation conviction

Al Jazeera  

The Congress leader was convicted in March for mocking PM Narendra Modi’s surname and later removed as a member of parliament. The Supreme Court of India has suspended opposition Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in a defamation case, an order that will allow him to return to parliament and contest national elections due next year. — Rahul Gandhi August …

Will not apologise for Modi surname remark: Rahul Gandhi to SC
1 year, 7 months ago

Will not apologise for Modi surname remark: Rahul Gandhi to SC

Op India  

On Wednesday, the 2nd of August, Congress leader and Former Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi filed a rejoinder affidavit in the Supreme Court in relation to his appeal against his disqualification from the parliament. In the rejoinder affidavit, Rahul Gandhi’s counsel submitted, “The petitioner maintains and has always maintained that he is not guilty of the offence, and if he had …

Bizarre to ask me to apologise in Modi surname case, says Rahul
1 year, 7 months ago

Bizarre to ask me to apologise in Modi surname case, says Rahul

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said attempts to “arm-twist” him into apologising for his remark that “all thieves have Modi surname” was “bizarre”. The Congress leader said the criminal process and the consequences of disqualification from the Lok Sabha under the Representation of the People Act were being used to “arm-twist” him. It said Mr. Modi had “absurdly trivialised …

Rahul Gandhi To Supreme Court : Criminal Defamation Not A Grave Offence
1 year, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi To Supreme Court : Criminal Defamation Not A Grave Offence

Live Law  

Gandhi's new affidavit is filed in rejoinder to the counter-affidavit filed by the complainant in the case BJP MLA Purnesh Ishwarbhai Modi, who has opposed the suspension of conviction. Congress leader and former MP Rahul Gandhi, in his latest affidavit filed in the Supreme Court in his plea to stay the conviction in the criminal defamation case, has asserted that …

Modi surname row: Rahul Gandhi refuses to apologise, tells SC he is not guilty
1 year, 7 months ago

Modi surname row: Rahul Gandhi refuses to apologise, tells SC he is not guilty

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi refused to apologise over the Modi surname case on Wednesday, reiterating his innocence before the Supreme Court. The Congress leader told the apex court that ‘using the criminal process and the consequences under Representation of Peoples Act’ to compel an apology was a ‘gross abuse of the judicial process’. The Congress leader had been convicted in …

Modi surname defamation case: Rahul Gandhi refuses to apologise, files rejoinder affidavit in Supreme Court
1 year, 7 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 …

Rahul Gandhi Arrogant, Said He Will Never Apologize As He Wasn't A Savarkar : Complainant Tells Supreme Court Opposing Stay Of Conviction In Defamation Case
1 year, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi Arrogant, Said He Will Never Apologize As He Wasn't A Savarkar : Complainant Tells Supreme Court Opposing Stay Of Conviction In Defamation Case

Live Law  

BJP MLA Purnesh Ishwarbhai Modi, the complainant who filed the criminal defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over his "why all thieves have Modi surname" remark, has filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court opposing the stay of his conviction in the case.He stated that stay of conviction is granted in the "rarest of rare cases for exceptional reasons" and Gandhi's …

SC issues notice to Gujarat govt in Rahul Gandhi’s ’Modi’ surname case
1 year, 8 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, …

LIVE UPDATES - Supreme Court Hearing On Rahul Gandhi's Plea To Stay Conviction In Defamation Case Over 'Modi Surname' Remark
1 year, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

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