Congress MP Rahul Gandhi failed to appear on Monday before a Lucknow court in connection with a criminal complaint alleging insult to the Indian Army. This marks the fifth consecutive absence by the senior Congress leader, escalating the seriousness and legal complexity of the matter.
The case stems from a controversial remark allegedly made by Gandhi, which the complainant claims amounted to defaming the armed forces. Following preliminary proceedings, the trial court issued a summons on February 11, 2025, directing him to appear.
In an attempt to quash the complaint and the summons, Gandhi approached the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court, seeking dismissal of the case. However, on June 29, 2025, the High Court rejected his plea, stating that the trial court’s proceedings and the summons were legally valid and justified.
Despite the High Court’s order, Gandhi was absent from the hearings scheduled on June 4 and June 23. The court, taking note of the repeated non-appearance, has reserved its order in the matter.
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