Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Varanasi Court to Hear Rahul Gandhi Case on August 25
Rahul Gandhi is involved in a court case in Varanasi regarding comments he made about Sikhs during a US trip in September 2024.
The court is scheduled to hear the case again on August 25.
Gandhi's lawyer asked for more time, but the other side disagreed.
The case was initially filed by a local resident, Nageshwar Mishra, who disagreed with Gandhi's statement.
The case was previously rejected by a lower court but was later accepted in a higher court.
The upcoming hearing will involve the court deciding on the request for a delay in the proceedings.
Rahul Gandhi's case regarding remarks on the Sikh community will be heard on August 25.
The case relates to Gandhi's statement during his US visit in September 2024.
The court addressed an adjournment application submitted on behalf of Rahul Gandhi.
The plaintiff opposed the adjournment, stating there was no justification.
The court will debate the issue again on the next hearing date.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi and Nageshwar Mishra.
- What
- A case hearing concerning Rahul Gandhi's remarks about the Sikh community.
- When
- Next hearing set for August 25.
- Where
- MP-MLA court in Varanasi.
- Why
- Due to alleged provocative remarks made by Gandhi.
Rahul Gandhi's Position
Plaintiff's Position
Adjournment Request
Rahul Gandhi's Position
Rahul Gandhi requested an adjournment.
Plaintiff's Position
The plaintiff opposed the adjournment application.
- Defendant
- Rahul Gandhi
- Plaintiff
- Nageshwar Mishra
- Court
- MP-MLA Court in Varanasi
- Next Hearing Date
- August 25
- Allegation
- Provocative remarks against the Sikh community
- Location of Remarks
- United States
- Initial Filing Court
- Judicial Magistrate (II)