Live updates on Rahul Gandhi’s plea to stay conviction in defamation case over ‘Modi surname’ remark.

Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi’s plea TODAY against Gujarat High Court’s order refusing to stay his conviction in criminal defamation case over ‘why all thieves share Modi surname’ remark

Rahul Gandhi, former Member of Parliament, has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Gujarat High Court’s order dismissing his application to stay the conviction in a criminal defamation case. The case relates to a remark made by Gandhi during the 2019 Lok Sabha campaign, where he questioned why all thieves have the same surname, specifically referring to individuals like Lalit Modi and Nirav Modi.

Criminal Defamation Case and Conviction

Gandhi was convicted and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment by the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Surat, on March 23, 2023. This conviction led to his disqualification as a Member of Parliament. However, his sentence was suspended, and he was granted bail on the same day to allow him to file an appeal against his conviction within 30 days.

Appeal and Rejection

On April 3, Rahul Gandhi filed an appeal before the Surat Sessions Court, challenging his conviction and seeking a stay on the same. The Sessions Court granted him bail till the disposal of his appeal. However, his request for a stay on the conviction was rejected by the court on April 20.

Supreme Court Challenge

Unsatisfied with the decision of the Gujarat High Court, Rahul Gandhi has now approached the Supreme Court. He is seeking a stay on his conviction and disqualification as a Member of Parliament. Gandhi’s revision plea was dismissed by the High Court, which stated that the case concerns a larger identifiable class (Modi Community) and not just an individual.

Live Updates

Follow live updates on the Supreme Court hearing of Rahul Gandhi’s plea against the Gujarat High Court’s order refusing to stay his conviction in the criminal defamation case over his ‘why all thieves share Modi surname’ remark.

Summary:

• Rahul Gandhi has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Gujarat High Court’s order dismissing his application to stay the conviction in a criminal defamation case.
• Gandhi’s conviction in the case led to his disqualification as a Member of Parliament.
• The criminal defamation case was filed over his remark questioning why all thieves have the same surname, referring to individuals like Lalit Modi and Nirav Modi.
• Gandhi’s sentence was suspended, and he was granted bail to file an appeal against his conviction within 30 days.
• The Surat Sessions Court rejected Gandhi’s request for a stay on his conviction, but granted him bail till the disposal of his appeal.
• The Gujarat High Court dismissed Gandhi’s revision plea, emphasizing that the case concerns a larger identifiable class.
• Follow live updates on the Supreme Court hearing of Rahul Gandhi’s plea against the Gujarat High Court’s order.