SC puts Rahul Gandhi's army remarks trial on hold (again)
The Supreme Court has once again paused the criminal defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his comments about the Indian Army. This stay, first granted in August 2025, now lasts until April 2026.
The case centers on remarks Gandhi made during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in December 2022, where he claimed Chinese troops were "thrashing our soldiers" and "beating our soldiers."
The claim about "taken Indian territory" was a subject of the Supreme Court's questioning, not a direct quote from the Yatra.
Why is this a big deal?
A former Border Roads Organisation director filed the case, saying Gandhi's statements hurt the Army's reputation.
The court pressed Gandhi to explain how he knew about these alleged events and whether he had solid proof.
Judges stressed that serious claims—especially about national security—need real evidence, noting, "If you are a true Indian, you would not say all this."
What happens next?
Gandhi still faces scrutiny as a high-profile politician.
The Supreme Court will decide what comes next after more hearings next year.
For now, everything's on pause while both sides prepare their arguments.