Supreme Court Directs Complainant to Seek Early Hearing in Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case
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Supreme Court Directs Complainant to Seek Early Hearing in Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case
The Supreme Court advised the complainant in a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi to apply for an early hearing, emphasizing equality before law. The case stems from Gandhi's 2022 remarks on India-China tensions, claimed as defamatory. The court urged adherence to procedure to expedite matters.
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LatestlySC asks complainant in Rahul Gandhi defamation case to file application for early hearing
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, said the procedure must be followed and emphasised that "everyone is equal before us".
The Supreme Court heard Rahul Gandhi's appeal challenging the ongoing criminal proceedings against him for his remarks regarding the Indian Army and Chinese soldiers during the Bharat Jodo Yatra. The complainant's lawyer, Gaurav Bhatia, requested that the case be separated for an early hearing, arguing that Rahul Gandhi is not a VIP.
Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case: The Supreme Court asked the complainant to file an appropriate application demanding early hearing in the criminal defamation case against Rahul Gandhi.
The Supreme Court has rejected a plea seeking urgent hearing of a defamation case filed against Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. The bench of Chief Justices made it clear that "everyone is equal before our court and no high-profile person can be given preference".
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