Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Rahul Gandhi Gets More Time in Savarkar Defamation Case
Rahul Gandhi is in a legal case.
Someone is suing him because of something he said about V D Savarkar, a historical figure.
The person suing him wants to see a book that Gandhi mentioned.
The book supposedly has false information in it.
The court has given Gandhi extra time to respond to the lawsuit.
The court will meet again on July 3 to discuss the case.
Rahul Gandhi was granted more time to respond to a plea.
The plea seeks the production of a book cited by Gandhi, allegedly containing defamatory statements against V D Savarkar.
The defamation case was filed by Satyaki Savarkar, Savarkar's grandnephew.
Gandhi is accused of making objectionable remarks regarding V D Savarkar in a London speech.
The next hearing is scheduled for July 3.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi and Satyaki Savarkar are the main parties involved.
- What
- Rahul Gandhi was granted more time to file a reply regarding the defamation case against him.
- When
- The next hearing is scheduled for July 3.
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- Gandhi is accused of making defamatory statements regarding V D Savarkar.
Rahul Gandhi's Stance
Satyaki Savarkar's Stance
Defamatory Remarks
Rahul Gandhi's Stance
Gandhi mentioned a book by Savarkar during a speech in London.
Satyaki Savarkar's Stance
Satyaki Savarkar believes Gandhi's statement is defamatory and is based on a non-existent book.
- Defendant
- Rahul Gandhi
- Plaintiff
- Satyaki Savarkar
- Case Type
- Defamation
- Next Hearing Date
- July 3
- Court Location
- MP/MLA court in Pune