SC registry urged to list defamation case against Rahul Gandhi
A complainant in a criminal defamation case against Rahul Gandhi has urged the Supreme Court registry to list the appeal for hearing. The court has directed the complainant to file a formal application for an early hearing to resolve the delay.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile political figure and touches on issues of judicial process and the handling of sensitive political litigation.
NEW DELHI: The complainant who had filed a criminal defamation case against leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi for his claim of Chinese incursions into Indian territory Wednesday complained to SC that the registry is not listing the appeal for hearing, apparently because of the personality involved.Appearing for Uttar Pradesh govt, senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia said SC had stayed the proceedings in the criminal defamation case against Rahul on Aug 4 last year and despite…
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