Archive · 25 Jul 2025
SC Extends Stay in Rahul Gandhi Case Over Savarkar Remarks
Rahul Gandhi is in trouble because of things he said about Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
Someone filed a case against him.
The Supreme Court is looking at the case and has paused the legal actions for now.
The government of Uttar Pradesh disagrees with Rahul and wants the case to continue.
A court in Allahabad had previously said the case could go on.
The Supreme Court is letting everyone share their opinions before making a decision.
Supreme Court extended the stay on criminal proceedings against Rahul Gandhi.
The case involves Gandhi's remarks about Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in 2022.
The Uttar Pradesh government opposes Gandhi's plea to dismiss the case.
The Allahabad High Court previously rejected Gandhi's plea to quash the summons.
The case was filed by a lawyer, Nripendra Pandey, for promoting enmity.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi is the defendant, and the Uttar Pradesh government and complainant advocate Nripendra Pandey are involved.
- What
- The Supreme Court is hearing a case regarding Rahul Gandhi's remarks against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
- When
- The Supreme Court extended the stay on July 25.
- Where
- The case is in the Supreme Court and involves proceedings in Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The case stems from remarks made by Gandhi, allegedly promoting enmity.
Rahul Gandhi
Uttar Pradesh Government & Complainant
The Plea
Rahul Gandhi
Challenging the case and seeking to dismiss the proceedings.
Uttar Pradesh Government & Complainant
The Uttar Pradesh government opposes Gandhi's plea.
- Defendant
- Rahul Gandhi
- Case Origin
- Remarks against Savarkar
- Complainant
- Nripendra Pandey
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Location of remarks
- Maharashtra’s Akola district
- Date of Remarks
- November 17, 2022