US EditionRahul Gandhi Back in Court: Defamation Case Update
- On Feb 21, 2026, Rahul Gandhi appeared before the Bhiwandi magistrate's court to furnish a fresh surety, signing a bail bond within half an hour between 11 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
- The need for a fresh surety stemmed from Shivraj Patil Chakurkar's death last year, after Rajesh Kunte alleged Rahul Gandhi defamed the RSS under section 500 of the Indian Penal Code.
- Flying from New Delhi by Air India, Gandhi reached Mumbai airport and travelled by road to Bhiwandi, Thane district, where Thane police tightened security and shops near the court closed.
- Iyer confirmed that `We have full faith in the Indian judiciary and are confident that justice will be served`, and the cross-examination of the investigating officer will resume after bail formalities are complete.
- The unfolding legal cases have drawn notable political attention as Rahul Gandhi faces two defamation cases filed by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, with proceedings in Sultanpur and Maharashtra's Bhiwandi regions.
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Rahul Gandhi Appears In Maharashtra Court In RSS Defamation Case
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday appeared before the Bhiwandi magistrate's court to furnish a fresh surety in a 2014 defamation case filed by an RSS activist, naming the party's Maharashtra chief Harshwardhan Sapkal as his new guarantor.
RSS defamation case: Rahul Gandhi appears in Bhiwandi court
Thane: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday appeared before the Bhiwandi magistrate’s court to furnish a fresh surety in a 2014 defamation case filed by an RSS activist, naming the party’s Maharashtra chief Harshwardhan Sapkal as his new guarantor. Gandhi, who faced a black-flag protest by BJP workers on his way to Bhiwandi in Thane district, reached the court premises with Sakpal and other senior party leaders. The Lok Sabha Leader of Oppos…
Political News: Rahul Gandhi Faces New Twist in RSS Defamation Cases Across UP and Maharashtra
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is facing fresh legal developments in two separate defamation cases filed by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Scheduled proceedings are taking place on 20 and 21 February 2026 in different jurisdictions, highlighting a complex legal scenario for the opposition leader. On 20 February, Rahul Gandhi appeared in court in Sultanpur to respond to one of the cases. He is now on a scheduled visit to Maharashtra, covering the Tha…
Rahul Gandhi Appears in Bhiwandi Court, Submits New Sureties in 2014 RSS Defamation Case
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Gandhi will be submitting new sureties for his bail, following the demise of former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, who had earlier acted as his surety. India News | Rahul Gandhi Appears in Bhiwandi Court, Submits New Sureties in 2014 RSS Defamation Case.
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