Rahul Gandhi and others vs Union of India — SIR irregularities

Updates

1. News14 Oct 2026

   After Rahul Gandhi, Asaduddin Owaisi moves SC against SIR; court agrees to hear plea on October 15

   Referring to the petition, Asaduddin Owaisi's advocate told the bench that it concerned the manner in which the SIR exercise was being conducted. | India News

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Asaduddin Owaisi joined Rahul Gandhi in asking the Supreme Court to review issues with the SIR process.

   Who:

   Rahul Gandhi and Asaduddin Owaisi are the people asking the court to act. The Supreme Court of India is the judicial body reviewing these requests.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Supreme Court of India, Delhi.

   Why:

   The individuals are challenging irregularities, or errors in procedure, regarding the SIR.

   What it means:

   The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the arguments from these individuals on the date mentioned.

   Hindustan Times
2. News13 Oct 2026

   SC registry points out 10 defects in Rahul’s plea over SIR ‘irregularities’

   Gandhi and several other opposition leaders marched to the apex court to file the petition Monday.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court registry found ten technical errors in a legal request submitted by the petitioner.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court registry is the administrative office of the top court, and Rahul Gandhi is the petitioner.

   When:

   Reported on 13 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Supreme Court of India in Delhi.

   Why:

   The registry noted various defects regarding irregularities related to a SIR, which is a specific legal report.

   What it means:

   The petitioner must fix these errors before the court can formally process or hear the request.

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