Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by the MP/MLA court, compelling his appearance on December 16.This development stems from a 2018 case where derogatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah were allegedly made by Gandhi during a Bengaluru conference.The Origin of the ComplaintThe complainant in this case is Vijay Mishra, the former BJP District Vice President. Mishra recounts, Rahul Gandhi accused Amit Shah in Bengaluru, labelling him a murderer. As a 33-year-old worker of the party and the then Vice President of BJP, this deeply disturbed me. I filed a complaint through my lawyer, and after almost 5 years, a decision has been reached today.Legal Perspectives: Potential ConsequencesSantosh Kumar Pandey, the lawyer representing Vijay Mishra, outlines the potential legal repercussions. He states, Rahul Gandhi can face a maximum punishment of 2 years if sufficient evidence is found against him. The case stems from a press conference held by Gandhi in Bengaluru during the Karnataka elections in 2018, where objectionable remarks were allegedly made against Amit Shah.Legal ChronologyPandey provides a chronological overview of the legal proceedings, The case was filed on August 4, 2018, in the District and Sessions Court of MP-MLA Court Sultanpur. On Monday, Judge Yogesh Kumar Yadav of MP-MLA Court Sultanpur issued a summons for Rahul Gandhi, setting December 16 as the appearance date.The Path AheadAs the legal process unfolds, Pandey highlights the options for Rahul Gandhi, He can either appear in court to secure bail, or if he fails to do so, the court may take appropriate action against him. The maximum penalty, if proven guilty, stands at 2 years.(With ANI Inputs)
