Supreme Court Stays Defamation Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi
The Supreme Court has stayed further trial-court proceedings in a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The case stems from remarks Gandhi made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A special bench issued notices to the state government and the complainant, seeking responses within four weeks.
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What Happened
The Supreme Court has stayed further trial-court proceedings in a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The case originated from remarks Gandhi made concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A special bench, comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Apresh Kumar Singh, issued the stay on proceedings in a Maharashtra Magistrate court.
The court has issued notices to the state government and the complainant, MH Shrishrimal, requesting responses within four weeks. The remarks by Rahul Gandhi that led to the defamation case were made in 2018, regarding the Rafale fighter jet deal.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court stayed defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi.Amar UjalaThe Economic TimesMintSambad
- The case involves remarks made by Rahul Gandhi about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.MintSambad
- The Supreme Court issued notices to the state government and the complainant.MintSambad
- Responses are sought within four weeks.MintSambad
- The stay applies to proceedings in a Maharashtra Magistrate court.MintSambad
- The remarks were made in 2018 concerning the Rafale fighter jet deal.Sambad
- The special bench included Justices Vikram Nath and Apresh Kumar Singh.Sambad
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13 Oct
- ETThe Economic TimesSC stays defamation case trial against Rahul Gandhi
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- English2 of 9
- Hindiहिन्दी1 of 2
- Odiaଓଡ଼ିଆ1 of 2
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- 1 outlet
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- NorthCarried1 of 4
- WestNot carried0 of 5
- Central IndiaNot carried0 of 1
- EastCarried1 of 5
- North-eastNot carried0 of 2
- SouthNot carried0 of 10
8 of the 26 states we read have local coverage. Concentrated in the North. Also carried by 2 national mastheads.
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