Jharkhand HC exempts Rahul Gandhi from personal appearance in ‘Modi surname’ case

Rahul returns as MP after four months

The restoration of Gandhi’s Lok Sabha membership was widely welcomed by leaders from Congress and the Opposition bloc INDIA. 

'Those who fight will win': Tejashwi Yadav on SC's stay on Rahul's conviction

Hailing the SC's stay on the conviction of Rahul, the deputy chief minister said that Friday was a historic day as justice was done with the Congress leader. 

Rahul's LS membership should be restored immediately: Congress after SC relief 

Rahul Gandhi should get justice and the Supreme Court has granted relief. His rights should be restored and our demand is that his rights should be protected," Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said. 

'Court procedures are used for political agendas': Sibal slams conviction after SC relief to Rahul

Sibal tweeted that the Supreme Court had agreed with his earlier explanation as to why the conviction was unwarranted and will not stand.

SC stay opens door to reinstate Rahul as Lok Sabha member

On the Modi slur, the SC observed that it was not in good taste, adding a person in public life is expected to exercise caution while making public speeches.

'Truth Always Wins'; Rahul Gandhi expressed his gratitude after SC's Order 

Supreme Court, in an interim order, stayed the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the criminal defamation case over 'Modi surname' remark.

Defamation case: SC stays Rahul Gandhi's conviction over Modi surname remark

It is now expected that the decision to disqualify the MP would be rolled back, and Rahul Gandhi's membership in the Lok Sabha would be restored.

Modi surname case: Not guilty, allow me to participate in ongoing Lok Sabha sessions, Rahul tells SC

Using the criminal process to arm-twist him into doing so is an abuse of law, said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul plea: Reply sought from BJP MLA, Gujarat government

SC says can’t give relief without hearing other side; Justice Gavai seeks to clear the air on his close ties with both sides

Supreme Court agrees to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea against Gujarat HC's verdict

Urging to stay HCs ruling, Gandhi in his plea has said, “If the impugned judgement is not stayed,” it would lead to "throttling of free speech, free expression, free thought, and free statement". 

Rahul Gandhi moves SC in 2019 defamation case after Gujarat HC denied stay on conviction

On July 7, the Gujarat high court had dealt a blow to Gandhi’s endeavour to revive his Lok Sabha membership as it refused to put on hold his conviction and a two-year jail term.

Gujarat High Court rejects Rahul Gandhi's request to stay his conviction in defamation case

The court had previously declined to give an interim stay, stating that since the case had finally been considered by the court, temporary protection could not be granted in the interest of justice.

Gujarat HC to deliver verdict on Rahul Gandhi's plea seeking stay on conviction in defamation case

Following the verdict, Gandhi, elected to the Lok Sabha from Wayanad in Kerala, was disqualified as MP under the provisions of the Representation of the People Act.

Modi surname case: J'khand HC exempts Rahul Gandhi from personal appearance 

The senior Congress leader had moved the high court challenging the Ranchi MP-MLA court order that had directed him to appear in person in a defamation case.

Kerala government withdraws Rahul Gandhi’s personal staff

An order issued by the joint secretary, General Administration, said that the staff who have been serving as the personal assistant and driver for Rahul Gandhi have been relieved from their duties.

Disqualification from Lok Sabha has given me huge opportunity: Rahul Gandhi 

Gandhi, who is in the US for a three-city US tour, made the remarks in response to a series of questions from Indian students at the prestigious Stanford University Campus in California.