Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, attended a court session in Bhiwandi related to a 2014 defamation case. He needed to fulfill procedural obligations due to the demise of his previous guarantor, Shivraj Patil. Gandhi, represented by Advocate Narayan Iyer, must now secure a new guarantor and sign a fresh bond as per court directives.
The ongoing defamation case has reached the evidence stage, with key witnesses already examined. The proceedings on Saturday primarily revolve around appointing a new guarantor and completing bond formalities. No cross-examination is anticipated during this session. Additionally, Gandhi recently appeared in a separate defamation case in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, concerning alleged statements against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
In Sultanpur, Gandhi labeled the case as politically motivated and swiftly completed the necessary formalities. His statement was recorded during a brief 20-minute court session, setting the next hearing for March 9.
