Rahul Gandhi Gets Relief in ‘Modi Surname Defamation’ Case, Supreme Court Stays Conviction of Congress Leader

Rahul Gandhi, who was sentenced to two years of imprisonment in the "Modi Surname Defamation" case by a session court in Gujarat, has recieved a huge relief from Supreme Court. S

Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi (Photo Credit: ANI)

Rahul Gandhi, who was sentenced to two years of imprisonment in the "Modi Surname Defamation" case by a session court in Gujarat, has recieved a huge relief from Supreme Court. SC, in an interim order, stayed the conviction of Rahul Gandhi in the criminal defamation case over the 'Modi surname' remark. "ramifications of the trial court’s order are wide. Not only was Gandhi’s right to continue in public life affected but also that of the electorate who elected him," said Supreme Court. Supreme Court observed that no reason was given by trial court judge for imposing maximum sentence on Congress leader Order of conviction needs to be stayed pending final adjudication, the Apex court said.

Rahul Gandhi Gets Relief

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