Today, On 23rd August, Gandhi’s lawyer, Kashi Prasad Shukla, informed that plaintiff Mishra’s health issues caused a delay in a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi. The court rescheduled the hearing for September 5. The case originated from remarks Gandhi made against BJP leader Amit Shah during the 2018 Karnataka elections. Gandhi surrendered to the court on February 20, 2024, and was granted bail.
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An MP-MLA court has directed today Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to appear on July 2 for a defamation case involving alleged objectionable remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The case, initiated by BJP leader Vijay Mishra in 2018, stems from remarks made during Gandhi’s “Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra” in Amethi. Gandhi had been granted bail earlier in the case.
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Rahul Gandhi’s 2018 defamation case filed by BJP’s Vijay Mishra over remarks against Amit Shah is set for a court hearing on June 7 in Sultanpur, UP. The case was momentarily delayed due to Gandhi’s campaign commitments. Mishra’s lawyer expressed concern about Gandhi’s compliance while a warrant was issued against him last December.
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Today, 14th May, Rahul Gandhi faces a pivotal hearing on May 27 in a 2018 defamation case in Uttar Pradesh. The case stems from his remarks linking the RSS to Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination. A new judge has been appointed for the special court. This legal battle is seen as politically motivated to undermine Gandhi’s influence.
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Today (22nd April): The Uttar Pradesh court has rescheduled the hearing for the 2018 defamation case against Rahul Gandhi to May 2. The case involves Gandhi’s alleged remarks about BJP leader Amit Shah during a press conference in 2018. The court’s decision to postpone the hearing indicates a delay in the resolution of the case.