Today, on 19th January,Congress leader Rahul Gandhi skipped the Sultanpur MP-MLA court on January 19, 2026 in a defamation case. His counsel said he was in Kerala, prompting the court to list February 20 for recording his statement at next hearing date.
The cross-examination of a witness in the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi by BJP leader Vijay Mishra commenced but remained incomplete, with the next hearing scheduled for May 17 in a special MP/MLA court. The case highlights significant political implications given Gandhi’s role as Leader of Opposition.
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Yesterday, On 9th October, a UP court recorded statements in a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra, relating to remarks made during the 2018 Karnataka election campaign against Amit Shah. The next hearing is scheduled for October 17; Gandhi’s lawyer cross-examined the complainant during the session.
