The Supreme Court has quashed a case registered by the Uttar Pradesh Police against Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi over remarks related to V.D. A bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu ruled that the case could not move forward because the Uttar Pradesh government had not granted prosecution sanction against the Lok Sabha Opposition Leader.
Supreme Court Bench Quashes Summons and Trial Proceedings
With the ruling from Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu, the Supreme Court set aside the magistrate court’s summons and all subsequent trial proceedings. Rahul Gandhi had filed an appeal challenging a trial court order that mandated he face trial in the matter. According to the case history, the legal challenge reached the apex court after the Allahabad High Court dismissed a previous petition filed by Gandhi against a Lucknow Sessions Court order.
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Legal Background and Prior Court Filings
The legal scrutiny began when an advocate filed a complaint in a Lucknow court following the November 2022 press conference. In November 2024, the Lucknow Sessions Court issued an order instructing Rahul Gandhi to appear in the matter. After the Allahabad High Court rejected his petition challenging that directive, the case advanced to the Supreme Court, which ultimately intervened based on the absence of state prosecution sanction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Supreme Court quash the case against Rahul Gandhi?
The Supreme Court quashed the case because the Uttar Pradesh government did not grant sanction to prosecute Rahul Gandhi, rendering the legal proceedings unable to move forward.
Which judges presided over the Supreme Court bench?
The bench consisted of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu.
Savarkar?
According to the record, the remarks were made during a press conference on November 17, 2022, in the Alok district of Maharashtra while participating in the Bharat Jodo Yatra.
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