Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Extends Relief for Rahul Gandhi in Savarkar Case
The Supreme Court is continuing to protect Rahul Gandhi from a lawsuit.
This lawsuit is because of things he said about a historical figure named Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
The court told the person who filed the lawsuit to respond and gave Rahul Gandhi a chance to reply too.
The court had previously warned Gandhi not to speak disrespectfully about freedom fighters.
The case is about whether Gandhi broke some old laws about causing public trouble.
Supreme Court extended relief for Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case.
The case relates to Gandhi's remarks about Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
The court deferred the hearing and ordered the complainant to file a reply.
The Supreme Court had previously cautioned Gandhi against making irresponsible statements about freedom fighters.
The case involves alleged offences under now-repealed sections of the Indian Penal Code.
- Who
- The Supreme Court and Rahul Gandhi are involved.
- What
- Supreme Court extended relief in a defamation case.
- When
- The Supreme Court heard the case on Friday.
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To address alleged derogatory remarks about Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
- Case Type
- Criminal Defamation
- Defendant
- Rahul Gandhi
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Nripendra Pandey
- Related to
- Remarks about Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
- Court Action
- Extended relief, deferred hearing
- Next Step
- Complainant to file reply in two weeks