On Tuesday, sources close to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi revealed that he plans to challenge a prison sentence handed down to him by a Gujarat court in a defamation case. The case was filed against him by a local BJP leader in 2017, after Gandhi accused the BJP of “stealing” the Rafale fighter jet deal from the Congress-led UPA government.
The Gujarat court had sentenced Gandhi to three years in prison and imposed a fine of Rs. 5,000. The court had also issued a non-bailable warrant against him. However, Gandhi had not appeared in court and had instead sent a lawyer to represent him.
Gandhi’s legal team is now preparing to challenge the sentence in the Gujarat High Court. Sources close to Gandhi said that he is confident that the High Court will overturn the sentence.
Gandhi’s legal team is also preparing to challenge the non-bailable warrant issued against him. They are arguing that the warrant was issued without giving Gandhi an opportunity to present his case in court.
The case against Gandhi has been seen as a politically motivated move by the BJP to target the Congress leader. The BJP has been accused of using the legal system to target its political opponents.
Gandhi’s legal team is also preparing to challenge the non-bailable warrant issued against him. They are arguing that the warrant was issued without giving Gandhi an opportunity to present his case in court.
The case has also sparked a debate about freedom of speech in India. Many have argued that the case is an example of how the government is trying to stifle dissent and criticism.
Gandhi’s legal team is confident that the Gujarat High Court will overturn the sentence and the non-bailable warrant against him. They are also hopeful that the case will set a precedent for freedom of speech in India.