SC extends stay on proceedings against Rahul over remarks on Army
MP's comments during 2022 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' had sparked a controversy
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses a press conference in New Delhi. PTI file
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The Supreme Court on Thursday extended its interim order staying proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a case related to the alleged derogatory remarks made by the MP against the Army during his 2022 ' Bharat Jodo Yatra' till April 22, 2026.
Admitting his appeal against a May 29 order of the Allahabad High Court that dismissed his plea challenging the trial court's summoning order in the case, a Bench led by Justice MM Sundresh said it would hear the matter in detail.
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On August 4, the SC stayed further proceedings in the case pending before a Lucknow court till the next date of hearing.
"How do you get to know that 2,000 sq km of Indian territory has been occupied by the Chinese? Were you there? Do you have any credible material? Why do you make these statements without having any material? If you are a true Indian, you won't say such a thing," it had asked Gandhi about his alleged remarks.
The top court had then issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh Government and the complainant in the case, seeking their responses on Gandhi's plea.
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