RSS Defamation Case: Bengaluru Court Summons Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, Congress Leader Mohammed Nalapad 

A Bengaluru court took cognizance of a criminal defamation complaint against Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Youth Congress leader Mohammed Nalapad over alleged RSS remarks. The court found sufficient grounds under Section 356 of BNS and issued summons for appearance on July 21, 2026.

2014 Defamation Case: Rahul Gandhi Submits New Surety in Bhiwandi Court 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before a Bhiwandi court in a 2014 defamation case over remarks on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Following Shivraj Patil’s death, he appointed Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal as new surety.