Today, On 8th December, A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the election of Congress leader and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah from the Varuna constituency. The plea alleges serious irregularities and seeks judicial scrutiny of his 2023 victory, raising key questions of electoral legality.
Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge supports Rahul Gandhi’s call for electoral transparency, urging the Election Commission to permit a court-supervised ethical hackathon and audit of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). He highlights Karnataka’s robust tech ecosystem, emphasizing the need for integrity in elections amid concerns raised post-Maharashtra elections and calls for urgent action by the ECI.
Today, On 20th March, The court postponed the hearing in Rahul Gandhi’s defamation case due to an ongoing lawyers’ strike. The case, which has drawn significant political attention, remains unresolved as legal proceedings face delays. The strike has affected court schedules, leading to an indefinite wait for the next hearing. Authorities are yet to announce a new date for the proceedings.
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.
Today (2nd May): The defamation case against Rahul Gandhi for remarks about Amit Shah has been postponed to May 14 due to the unavailability of a judge in the MP-MLA court in Uttar Pradesh. The complaint, filed in 2018, centers around Gandhi’s comments during the Karnataka elections. This is the latest in a series of postponements for the case.
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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.