Rahul Gandhi expresses regret in defamation case filed by Shivraj Singh Chouhan's son
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has filed an application in the Madhya Pradesh High Court expressing regret regarding a defamation case filed by Kartikeya Singh. The case stems from comments Gandhi allegedly made during a 2018 election rally.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing legal tensions between major Indian political figures and the use of defamation laws in political discourse.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) filed an application before the Madhya Pradesh High Court expressing regret for his allegedly defamatory statement about Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan s son Kartikeya Singh.
The report provides a factual account of legal filings from both sides without taking a stance.
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