Rahul Gandhi Granted Bail in 2018 Defamation Case

The Congress leader's bail in a case over comments against Amit Shah underscores ongoing debates on political discourse and free speech in India.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted bail in a defamation case dating back to 2018, related to comments made against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The case was initiated by BJP leader Vijay Mishra, citing Gandhi's remarks during a 2018 press conference in Bengaluru amid the Karnataka elections.
Gandhi's legal team argued that he has not made any defamatory statement, while the complainant argued that calling the then BJP president a murderer was unjustifiable.
The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, led by Gandhi, continued without interruption despite the court proceedings.
The case highlights ongoing political skirmishes and debates on free speech within India's democracy.