A special MP/MLA court in Sultanpur dismissed a defamation case against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday. Vijay Mishra, a local BJP politician, filed the complaint over Gandhi's remarks about Amit Shah at a rally in 2018. Gandhi appeared in court and secured bail in 2023. The acquittal comes amid Gandhi's opposition campaign against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
WHO:A special MP/MLA court in Sultanpur
WHAT:Dismissed a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi, acquitting him.
WHEN:Oct 26, 2026
WHERE:Sultanpur, India
WHY:The complaint alleged that Gandhi's remarks about Amit Shah at a 2018 rally were defamatory.
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