Defamation

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As Rahul Gandhi fights a slew of cases, the weaponisation of defamation suits for political upmanship and as a pressure tactic has become apparent, leading to prolonged headache for the defendant.

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With political matters finding themselves in court over defamation or other complaints, Justice has a tough task at hand as India prepares for Lok Sabha elections in 2024. Lead Visual: Shantanu Mitra

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's conviction by a Surat court for defamation has left no option for the former Congress president but to switch to campaign mode for the Lok Sabha 2024 elections. Lead Visual: Shantanu Mitra

The Lok Sabha Secretariat has disqualified Rahul Gandhi from the House after a district court in Surat found the senior Congress leader guilty in a criminal defamation suit and slapped a two-year jail term on him.

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday stayed the proceedings before a trial court against journalist Swati Chaturvedi in a defamation case filed against her by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga