Allahabad HC junks plea for sedition case against Rahul Gandhi

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.

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Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday (May 2, 2026) launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that its “mask of Nari Vandana” had slipped following an “indecent remark” by its Gujarat unit president against Congress MP Geniben Thakor.In a post on X, Mr. Gandhi said the controversy had exposed the BJP’s “anti-women and Manuwadi mindset”. Published - May 03, 2026 03:25 am IST

A view of the Allahabad High Court in Prayagraj.

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Stating that criticism of government action or policies is not only permitted but is essential in a parliamentary democracy, the Allahabad High Court on Friday rejected a petition seeking the registration of a sedition case against the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his alleged remark that he was engaged in a “fight against the Indian state”.The single-judge Bench of Justice Vikram D. Chauhan upheld a lower court’s order that declined a plea for registration of a criminal case against Mr. Gandhi. Published - May 01, 2026 02:10 pm IST

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.

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A view of the Allahabad High Court in Prayagraj.

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Allahabad HC junks plea for sedition case against Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi cites Gujarat BJP chief’s ‘indecent remarks’ against Geniben Thakor

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