Relief for Rahul Gandhi, SC quashes criminal defamation complaint in Savarkar remarks row The Supreme Court on Friday quashed the criminal defamation complaint and the magistrate's summoning order against the leader of the opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a case linked to his remarks about Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi addresses the 'Rachnatmak Congress National Convention', at the Constitution Club, in New Delhi, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)(PTI08_13_2026_000502A) (PTI)More details awaited.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.
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