Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was acquitted by a court in Sultanpur on Monday, October 26, in a defamation case linked to his 2018 remarks about Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The MP-MLA court delivered its verdict after hearing the case, which stemmed from comments Gandhi made when Shah was serving as the BJP’s national president. The complaint was filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra, who alleged that Gandhi’s remarks had harmed Shah’s reputation.
What Was the Case About?
The case dates back to the 2018 Karnataka Assembly election campaign. During a public statement in Bengaluru, Gandhi referred to allegations against Shah in connection with the Sohrabuddin encounter case.
The complaint alleged that Gandhi’s comments were defamatory. Gandhi denied the allegations and argued that his remarks had been presented out of context.
Court Delivers Verdict
The Sultanpur court acquitted Gandhi in the case on October 26. He appeared before the court when the verdict was pronounced, bringing the long-running legal dispute to a significant development.
The case had remained under legal scrutiny for several years following the complaint filed in August 2018.
Political Significance
The verdict is a notable development for the Congress leader, who continues to be a prominent figure in national politics. The case had drawn attention because it involved remarks about a senior BJP leader and the current Union Home Minister.
The acquittal concludes the proceedings in this particular defamation case at the Sultanpur court. It is separate from other legal cases involving Rahul Gandhi.
