US EditionRahul Gandhi Gets Bail for ‘Defamatory Remarks’ Against Amit Shah in 2018
WEST SINGHBHUM, JHARKHAND, AUG 6 – Rahul Gandhi faces court appearance after repeated denials of exemption in a defamation case filed in 2018 over remarks against Amit Shah, with a non-bailable warrant stayed till August 6.
- Appearing before the MP-MLA Special Court in Chaibasa, Jharkhand, Rahul Gandhi will appear on Wednesday, August 6, in connection with a defamation case, as the court insisted on his presence.
- The case traces to 2018 when Pratap Kumar, complainant, filed a defamation complaint against Gandhi for alleged defamatory statements at a Chaibasa rally, and Gandhi challenged a June 26 appearance order on June 2, 2025.
- The West Singhbhum district administration, led by SDO Sandeep Anurag Topno, beefed up security and set up a Tata College Ground helipad for Gandhi’s arrival around 10 am on Wednesday.
- The MP-MLA Special Court in Chaibasa granted Rahul Gandhi conditional bail, requiring his full cooperation during the trial.
- Proceeding forward, the court said the trial will continue under its directive for Gandhi to remain cooperative, with no arrest until August 6, 2025.
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Rahul Gandhi Granted Bail in Defamation Case
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted bail by an MP-MLA court in Jharkhand on charges of defamation related to comments made against Amit Shah in 2018. The case, initially registered in Ranchi, was later moved to Chaibasa. Gandhi is required to cooperate with ongoing trial proceedings.
Rahul Gandhi to Appear Before Chaibasa Court Today over 2018 Remark Against Amit Shah
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Rahul Gandhi Granted Conditional Bail by Chaibasa Court in Defamation Case - The Statesman
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, was granted conditional bail by the MP-MLA Special Court in Chaibasa on Wednesday in connection with a criminal defamation case filed by a BJP leader.
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