New Delhi. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has got relief from the Supreme Court in the defamation case related to his alleged remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The apex court has currently stayed the trial going on in the lower court in the case. Hearing Rahul Gandhi's petition, the court issued notice to the parties concerned and sought their response within four weeks.
This matter is related to Rahul Gandhi's alleged comments regarding the Rafale fighter aircraft deal in the year 2018. It is alleged that he had used indecent words for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following these comments, a defamation complaint was filed against him.
Instructions to file reply within four weeks
A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh issued notice to the parties concerned during the hearing on Rahul Gandhi's petition. Following the order of the Supreme Court, the hearing in the lower court in the defamation case will be put on hold for the time being.
The matter is related to comments on Rafale deal
In 2018, there was a political controversy after Rahul Gandhi's alleged remarks regarding the Rafale fighter aircraft deal. BJP had opposed his statement. A defamation complaint was filed against him regarding this comment. Now further proceedings in the case will be as per the instructions of the Supreme Court.
India Block MPs invited for tea
Meanwhile, after the march to the Supreme Court in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi has invited India Bloc MPs and civil society people for tea at his residence. Leaders and workers of India Block had participated in the march held on Monday. Rahul Gandhi planned to submit the memorandum to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. However, CJI Surya Kant had told the media in the morning itself that he could not meet Rahul Gandhi.
Demand for resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Opposition parties are raising questions on the government and the Election Commission on the issue of Special Intensive Revision of Voter List or SIR. Opposition leaders say that the purity of the voter list and protection of voters' rights are essential for the democratic system. Regarding this issue, opposition leaders are also demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In this matter, it has also come to light that the opposition leaders have filed a petition in the Supreme Court.
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