Legal

SC Provides Relief To Rahul Gandhi As It Stays Defamation Case Over Remark On Amit Shah

The opposition leader receives major relief as the apex court stays the proceeding against Amethi MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case over alleged remark on Amit Shah for now.

Seeking a reply in four weeks, the court has notified Jharkhand, among others, as it has stayed proceedings against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Amit Shah until further orders.

Now the case will be listed before the Supreme Court after 6 weeks. Notably, Rahul Gandhi has filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the decision of the Jharkhand High Court dated 22 February 2024 as the HC had rejected Rahul Gandhi’s demand to dismiss the defamation case filed by BJP leader Naveen Jha.

Also Read: Victim’s Father Calls For Next Phase Of Justice After RG Kar Verdict

Additionally, BJP leader Jha reached court registering protest on Gandhi’s remark on Home Minister Amit Shah calling him a murderer during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections campaign.

Describing, Gandhi’s statement as an uncontrolled one, Jha’s lawyer said that the order of the High Court had paved the way for criminal proceedings against Rahul Gandhi and his uncontrolled tongue.

Moreover, two cases are going on against Rahul Gandhi in Jharkhand. BJP leader and complainant Naveen Jha has filed a case in the lower court of Ranchi against the objectionable remarks made on Amit Shah. Another case is listed before the Chaibasa court.

The court had taken cognizance of the matter and started proceedings, prompting Rahul to approach the HC, which barred coercive action against him till further orders. On Feb 16, HC finally dismissed Rahul’s petition seeking quashing of the case

Gopal Krishna

Recent Posts

Hina Khan Hails 11 Years Of PM Modi’s Leadership; Highlights National Progress

As the nation marks 11 years under PM Modi's leadership, actress Hina Khan shares her…

3 hours ago

Subhash Ghai Hails PM Modi’s Transformative Vision For India

Subhash Ghai has praised PM Narendra Modi’s leadership for catalysing India’s growth and changing the…

3 hours ago

India & Central Asia Boost Rare Earth Cooperation At Delhi Meet

India and five Central Asian nations have agreed to deepen cooperation on rare earths and…

4 hours ago

PM Modi’s Beej Se Bazaar Tak Vision Reshapes Indian Agriculture

Prime Minister Modi has redefined Indian agriculture with the ‘Beej Se Bazaar Tak’ vision, transforming…

4 hours ago

EV Sales Cross 4% Mark In May; Signalling Steady Shift To Green Mobility

EV sales topped 4% of passenger vehicle retail in May 2025, signalling growing demand for…

4 hours ago

Self-Reliant Defence Industry Marks India’s Strategic Security Ascent

One year into Modi 3.0, reforms have reduced poverty, strengthened defence, and accelerated the digital…

5 hours ago