'All treated equally': SC on complainant's 'VVIP' charge against Rahul Gandhi
The Supreme Court of India dismissed claims that Rahul Gandhi is receiving preferential treatment in a defamation case. The court instructed the complainant to file a formal application for an early hearing rather than alleging VIP bias.
Why it matters
The case underscores the judicial process regarding high-profile political figures and the court's insistence on procedural equality.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said “all are treated equally” after the complainant’s counsel in a defamation case against Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the matter had not been listed for hearing for a long time.The top court is hearing Rahul’s petition challenging a May 29 order passed last year by the Allahabad High Court.Senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia, appearing for the complainant in the case against Rahul, urged the bench to hear the matter and de-tag it from the two other pleas.The bench asked Bhatia to file an appropriate application seeking the same.Bhatia also requested the bench to fix a specific date for hearing Rahul’s plea."The last order says that list it on April 22. Just because a person is involved, the matter is not being listed.
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