Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Extends Stay on Summons to Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi is in a legal situation regarding comments he made about VD Savarkar.
A court in Lucknow had sent him a summons, but the Supreme Court has temporarily stopped this.
The court is giving the people who brought the case against him more time to respond.
The government of Uttar Pradesh wants the case to continue.
The court warned Gandhi not to make insulting statements about freedom fighters, as some people in Maharashtra consider Savarkar a revered figure.
The Supreme Court extended the stay on summons to Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case.
The case concerns Gandhi's remarks about VD Savarkar.
The complainant requested more time to file a counter-affidavit.
The court adjourned the case for four weeks, granting two weeks for a reply.
The Uttar Pradesh government opposes Gandhi's plea to dismiss the summons.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi and VD Savarkar are involved.
- What
- The Supreme Court extended the stay on summons issued to Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case regarding his remarks against VD Savarkar.
- When
- The Supreme Court extended the stay on Friday.
- Where
- The case is in the Supreme Court.
- Why
- The case is about Gandhi's statements against Savarkar.
Rahul Gandhi's Stance
Uttar Pradesh Government's Stance
Nature of Remarks
Rahul Gandhi's Stance
Rahul Gandhi made statements calling Savarkar a 'British pensioner' and 'British servant.'
Uttar Pradesh Government's Stance
The Uttar Pradesh government argues that Gandhi's statements were intended to provoke resentment.
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Defendant
- Rahul Gandhi
- Case Type
- Defamation
- Subject of Remarks
- VD Savarkar
- Next Hearing
- In four weeks