Rahul Gandhi Attends Court Hearing in Defamation Case

By Neev News Desk|Feb 21, 2026, 13:31 ISTUpdated: Feb 21, 2026, 17:07 IST1 min read
Rahul Gandhi Attends Court Hearing in Defamation Case

On Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared in a Bhiwandi court to submit a new surety in a defamation case from 2014, involving an RSS activist. He named Harshwardhan Sapkal, the Maharashtra chief of the party, as his guarantor.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made an appearance at the Bhiwandi magistrate's court on Saturday to provide a fresh surety in a defamation case that dates back to 2014. This case was initiated by an activist from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

Details of the Case

During this court visit, Gandhi designated Harshwardhan Sapkal, who is the Maharashtra chief of the Congress party, as his new guarantor. The defamation case has been a point of contention since it was filed, and Gandhi's appearance in court is part of the ongoing legal proceedings.

According to a report by NDTV India News, the case highlights the tensions between political parties in the region. The legal matters surrounding it have drawn attention due to their implications for political discourse and accountability. Gandhi's actions in court are seen as a step to address the requirements set by the judicial system in this matter.