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Bombay HC says Rahul Gandhi entitled to speedy decision on defamation complaint
Updated On: 16 July, 2024 02:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bombay High Court granted Rahul Gandhi`s plea to overturn a magistrate`s judgement in the ongoing defamation case filed by RSS worker.
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The Bombay High Court has ruled that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has a legitimate right to a speedy decision on a 2014 defamation complaint involving alleged remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). In an order dated July 12, Justice Prithviraj Chavan noted that Article 21 of the Constitution guarantees everyone the right to a fast trial, emphasising the importance of a free and fair trial, reported PTI.
According to the report, the Bombay High Court`s statements came as it granted Gandhi`s plea to overturn a magistrate`s judgement that allowed an RSS worker to submit additional papers in the ongoing defamation case.
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