Priyank Kharge, Haris Nalapad appear in RSS defamation case, granted conditional bail by Bengaluru court
The court set a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh each after finding the alleged defamation charge against the two Congress leaders bailable.
- On Saturday, the 42nd Special Court in Bengaluru granted bail to Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Congress leader Mohammed Haris Nalapad in a criminal defamation case filed by RSS worker A Tejas.
- According to the complaint, Kharge allegedly posted a tweet against RSS members on October 14, 2025, while Nalapad made derogatory remarks on YouTube, portraying the organization in a negative light.
- Bail conditions required both to execute a personal bond of Rs one lakh and provide cash security of Rs 10,000 each, as the court found the offense under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita is bailable.
- Both leaders denied the allegations and sought trial, prompting the court to schedule the complainant's evidence hearing for September 19.
- Kharge previously stated he was neither shaken nor surprised, adding: "It is time to build a society founded on the principles of Buddha, Basavanna and Babasaheb.
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Court grants bail to Priyank Kharge, Nalapad in RSS defamation case
The 42nd Special Court for Elected Representatives granted bail to Priyank Kharge and Mohammed Nalapad, directing them to execute a personal bond of ₹1 lakh each with cash security of ₹10,000 each in a defamation case
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RSS defamation case: Priyank Kharge, Nalapad granted bail
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge and Congress leader Mohammed Nalapad appeared before the 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACJM) Court in Bengaluru on Saturday, August 29, in connection with a private complaint alleging derogatory remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The case was initiated following a private complaint filed by RSS worker A. Tejas, … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Techn…
Priyank Kharge, Nalapad granted bail in RSS defamation case
CH NEWS, BENGALURU High-profile political friction in Karnataka reached a brief judicial pause as a local court extended formal protection to two prominent leaders. The 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACJM) court officially granted bail to Minister Priyank Kharge and State Youth Congress President Mohammad Nalapad following their physical appearance in connection with an ongoing […]
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