Rahul Gandhi, a Congress leader and former MP, has filed a petition with the Supreme Court regarding the ‘Modi surname’ case. He is challenging the decision of the Gujarat High Court, which dismissed his request to delay his sentencing in the defamation case. The High Court upheld Rahul Gandhi’s conviction on July 7, making him ineligible to serve in Parliament or run for election.
Rahul Gandhi’s petition has just been submitted to the Supreme Court, and his counsel may request an early hearing on Monday from the Chief Justice.
The defamation case against Rahul Gandhi involves a comment he made during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections campaign. A Surat court sentenced him to two years in prison, but he is currently out on bail. However, due to his conviction, he cannot continue as an MP.
