Vijay Mishra vs Rahul Gandhi — Defamation case

25 Oct 2026News

Rahul Gandhi likely to appear before Sultanpur court on October 26 as MP/MLA court expected to pronounce verdict on defamation case

Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to stand before a Special MP/MLA Court on October 26 to hear the verdict in a defamation case linked to his comments on Union Home Minister Amit Shah from 2018. Vijay Mishra, a party worker, has filed the complaint citing emotional distress from Gandhi

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: Rahul Gandhi is expected to attend court for the announcement of a decision in a defamation case.
Who:: Vijay Mishra is the complainant, Rahul Gandhi is the accused, and the Special MP/MLA Court is the judicial body.
When:: Reported on 25 Oct 2026.
Where:: Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, at the Special MP/MLA Court.
Why:: The court is scheduled to deliver its verdict regarding the defamation case.
What it means:: Rahul Gandhi will likely appear in person to hear the final judgment from the court.

25 Oct 2026Hearing

Rahul Gandhi's hearing in Sultanpur court on October 26: Verdict in the defamation case of calling Amit Shah a murderer to be delivered after 8 years.

Rahul Gandhi Sultanpur MP MLA court hearing defamation case update. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. Leader of Opposition and Raebareli MP Rahul Gandhi has a hearing in Sultanpur MP MLA court tomorrow. The special court will deliver a judgment in the defamation case related to calling Union Home Minister Amit Shah a murderer during the Karnataka elections eight years ago.

Dainik Bhaskar

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court will deliver its final decision regarding a defamation case.
Who:: Vijay Mishra is the person who filed the case and Rahul Gandhi is the accused politician. The Special MP/MLA Court is the judicial body deciding the matter.
When:: The hearing is scheduled for October 26 and the report was shared on 25 Oct 2026.
Where:: Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, at the Special MP/MLA Court.
Why:: The case concerns an accusation that Rahul Gandhi called Amit Shah a murderer.
What it means:: The court will announce its verdict after the case has been ongoing for 8 years.

25 Oct 2026News

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to appear in Sultanpur MP-MLA court tomorrow in the alleged remark case against Amit Shah.

Dainik Jagran

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Rahul Gandhi is required to attend a court hearing regarding a defamation case.
Who:: Rahul Gandhi is the accused, Vijay Mishra is the complainant, and the Special MP-MLA Court is the presiding authority.
When:: Reported on 25 Oct 2026.
Where:: Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, at the Special MP-MLA Court.
Why:: The court summoned him to address a case involving an alleged remark made against Amit Shah.
What it means:: Rahul Gandhi must physically appear before the judge to progress the legal proceedings in this matter.

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Vijay Mishra vs Rahul Gandhi — Defamation case

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Rahul Gandhi likely to appear before Sultanpur court on October 26 as MP/MLA court expected to pronounce verdict on defamation case

Rahul Gandhi's hearing in Sultanpur court on October 26: Verdict in the defamation case of calling Amit Shah a murderer to be delivered after 8 years.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to appear in Sultanpur MP-MLA court tomorrow in the alleged remark case against Amit Shah.

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