Rahul Gandhi summoned by Pune Court in defamation case filed by Savarkar’s grandnephew

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: A Pune court has summoned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to appear before it on October 23 in connection with a defamation case filed by the grandnephew of the late Hindutva icon, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The case centers around alleged objectionable remarks made by Gandhi during his visit to the United Kingdom earlier this year.

Defamation allegations by Savarkar's grandnephew

The criminal defamation suit was filed by Savarkar's grandnephew, who claims that Rahul Gandhi's comments against the revered figure of Hindutva ideology were inappropriate and defamatory. The statements in question were reportedly made during one of Gandhi's speeches while he was addressing an audience in the UK.

Court summons Rahul Gandhi

On Friday, the court in Pune issued a summons requiring Rahul Gandhi to personally appear before it on October 23. This comes as yet another legal challenge for the Congress leader, who has faced several defamation suits in recent years due to his outspoken political commentary.

The defamation case highlights the sensitivity surrounding historical figures in India's political discourse and the potential legal consequences of public statements made by political leaders.