Session Court Grants Bail To Rahul Gandhi In 2019 Defamation Case
In a relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Surat Session Court approves bail for him in the 2019 Defamation Case. In the court hearing, the court granted the bail for "Why all Modis are thieves" remark and adjourned the matter to May 3. Notably, earlier in the day, the Congress leader moved the session court, challenging conviction in the case, requesting a bail in two-year imprisonment into matter.
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Rahul Gandhi To Move Session Court In Modi Row Surname Case
Convicted in Modi Surname row, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi is in Surat, to challenge his defamation conviction. Notably, a Surat Court found Gandhi guilty and announced imprisonment for 2-years. The leader said, "Will also ask for an interim stay on the conviction which would also restore my Lok Sabha membership." Gandhi has been disqualified as a Lok Sabha member. Notably, Priyanka Gandhi will accompany her brother to Surat.
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