The Delhi High Court will start hearing the Enforcement Directorate’s challenge to a trial court order that dismissed proceedings against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The crucial hearing from March 9 could decide whether the National Herald case moves forward again.
Satyaki Savarkar, grandnephew of V D Savarkar, sought court directions for voice samples of Rahul Gandhi in a defamation dispute. Through advocate Sangram Kolhatkar, the plea was filed before Judicial Magistrate A A Shinde, citing material to strengthen allegations.
The Karnataka High Court quashed criminal defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi over Congress’ “40% commission” allegations against the BJP during the 2023 Assembly polls. The Court held that continuing the case would amount to an abuse of the legal process.
The Special MP-MLA Court in Lucknow dismissed a petition seeking an FIR against Rahul Gandhi over alleged British citizenship. The court ruled that it has no jurisdiction to decide citizenship matters and termed the plea an abuse of legal process.
The Special MP/MLA Court in Lucknow has concluded hearings on allegations claiming Rahul Gandhi holds dual citizenship. Judge Alok Verma has reserved the verdict, with January 28 fixed as the next date for a possible order in the case.
Today, On 13th January, The Supreme Court criticized a retired civil services officer for filing a PIL seeking removal of Savarkar portraits, saying, “You are wasting the Court’s time. Please don’t indulge in all this. Enjoy your retirement now. Have a constructive role.”
An MP-MLA court in Hathras has sought Rahul Gandhi’s response on a defamation complaint filed by three men acquitted in the 2020 Hathras gangrape case. The court issued notice after receiving an inquiry report and fixed the next hearing for February 7, 2026.
From the National Herald case to the IRCTC scam, major 2025 Delhi court cases drew nationwide attention. High-profile politicians like Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Lalu Prasad Yadav faced scrutiny, while courts also dealt with terror incidents including the 26/11 Mumbai attack and the Red Fort blast.
Rahul Gandhi’s counsel partially cross-examined a key witness in the defamation case before the Sultanpur MP-MLA court. The hearing was adjourned, with the next date fixed for January 6.
Today, On 22nd December, The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi on the Enforcement Directorate’s challenge to dismissal of the National Herald complaint, listing the matter for hearing on 12 March.
