Rahul Gandhi Acquitted in 2018 Defamation Case Over Amit Shah Remarks
What Happened
A special MP/MLA court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, acquitted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on October 26, 2026, in a criminal defamation case filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra in August 2018. The case concerned Gandhi's remarks about then BJP president Amit Shah during the Karnataka election campaign. The court held that the remarks were not defamatory.
Key Takeaways
The ruling acquits Gandhi of criminal defamation in this particular case. The court also reportedly found that the complainant lacked the required standing. The complainant has indicated plans to challenge the verdict.