Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Rahul Gandhi Challenges Non-Bailable Warrant in Defamation Case
Rahul Gandhi is in a legal problem because someone thinks he said bad things about BJP leaders in a speech back in 2018.
A court told him to show up in person, but he didn't.
Now, the court issued a warrant for his arrest.
Gandhi is fighting back by asking a higher court to stop the warrant.
The original case is about whether Gandhi's words hurt the image of those BJP leaders.
The higher court will decide if Gandhi has to go to court and answer the charges.
Rahul Gandhi challenged a non-bailable warrant issued by the Chaibasa court.
The warrant stems from a defamation case filed by BJP leader Pratap Kumar.
The case relates to Gandhi's 2018 speech containing alleged defamatory language against BJP leaders.
Gandhi's advocate filed for exemption earlier, but the court rejected the plea.
The case was transferred to the MP-MLA Special Court in Ranchi and Chaibasa on the Jharkhand High Court's orders.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi and Pratap Kumar
- What
- Rahul Gandhi challenged a non-bailable warrant issued by the Chaibasa court
- When
- June 3, 2025
- Where
- Jharkhand High Court
- Why
- Rahul Gandhi was issued a non-bailable warrant for a defamation case.
Rahul Gandhi's Stance
Pratap Kumar's Stance
Warrant and Court Order
Rahul Gandhi's Stance
Challenging the warrant and the Chaibasa court's decision.
Pratap Kumar's Stance
Pratap Kumar filed a defamation case against Gandhi and the court issued a non-bailable warrant for his non-appearance.
- Case Filed By
- Pratap Kumar
- Defamation Allegation
- Defamatory statements against BJP leaders in 2018
- Court Order
- Personal appearance on June 26, warrant issued
- Gandhi's Response
- Filed petition in Jharkhand High Court to challenge the warrant.
- Warrant Status
- Non-bailable warrant issued due to non-appearance.
