Top news of the day: Rahul Gandhi gets SC relief in disproportionate assets case, Kerala one step closer to be renamed as Keralam, and more
The Supreme Court has halted proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in a disproportionate assets case, citing natural justice. Additionally, the President has approved the renaming of Kerala to Keralam, and the court has declined to intervene in the Ram Temple donation misappropriation investigation.
Why it matters
These developments represent significant shifts in Indian legal and political landscapes, affecting high-profile political figures and state identity.
The Supreme Court on Monday (August 17, 2026) ordered an immediate halt on disproportionate assets proceedings initiated by the Allahabad High Court against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi while observing that at least courts should follow “principles of natural justice”.
A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was reacting to submissions made by senior advocate Kapil Sibal and advocate Prasanna S., appearing for Mr. Gandhi, that High Court proceedings and subsequent directions to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Directorate of Enforcement (ED) to inquire into the allegations of disproportionate assets made by the private complainant, S. Vignesh Shishir, against the Congress leader, amounted to a “witch-hunt”.
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