Sultanpur, July 25, 2024 – Special Magistrate Shubham Verma has summoned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to record his statement in a defamation case, warning of stern action if he fails to comply. Gandhi has missed 12 consecutive hearings in the case, which dates back to 2018.
Court Appearance: Rahul Gandhi will appear before a court in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur on Friday in response to a defamation case filed against him for allegedly making objectionable remarks about Bharatiya Janata Party senior leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The case was filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra, accusing Gandhi of derogatory comments during a press conference in Bengaluru.
Background of the Case: The defamation complaint, filed on August 4, 2018, arose from Gandhi’s remarks during a press conference where he referred to Amit Shah as an “accused” in a murder case. Gandhi’s comments were aimed at criticizing the BJP for claiming to believe in honest and clean politics while having a party president who was allegedly involved in a murder case.
Legal Proceedings: Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, was previously granted bail in this case on February 20, having interrupted his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ to attend the court proceedings. Special Magistrate Shubham Verma has now summoned Gandhi to record his statement, emphasizing the consequences of non-compliance.
In the previous hearing, Gandhi’s lawyer, Kashi Prasad Shukla, explained to the court that his absence on July 2 was due to his parliamentary duties as the Leader of Opposition.
Defamation Charges: The defamation charges against Rahul Gandhi are under Indian Penal Code sections 499 and 500. Section 499 deals with spreading rumors to damage someone’s reputation, while section 500 pertains to defamation. The case highlights the ongoing legal and political challenges faced by Gandhi as a prominent opposition leader.
Next Steps: Rahul Gandhi will arrive at Lucknow airport and proceed to Sultanpur for the court appearance. The legal proceedings will continue to draw significant attention as they unfold, impacting the political landscape.
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