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July 7, 2023
'Conviction legal': Setback for Rahul in Modi surname case
"While dismissing the plea, Justice Hemant Prachchhak noted that Gandhi is already facing 10 cases across India, adding the order of the lower court was "just, proper and legal" in convicting the Congress leader.
The HC noted that there is no reasonable ground to stay the conviction."
Rahul Gandhi will now appeal to the Supreme Court of India.
Note: Rahul Gandhi was convicted for a two-year jail sentence in March 2023 for a casteist slur against Prime Minister Modi. As per the Constitution of India, he lost his membership to the Indian Parliament. Also due to the period of jail sentence, he is not eligible for contesting the Parliamentary election when it happens in April/May 2024.
'Conviction legal': Setback for Rahul in Modi surname case
"While dismissing the plea, Justice Hemant Prachchhak noted that Gandhi is already facing 10 cases across India, adding the order of the lower court was "just, proper and legal" in convicting the Congress leader.
The HC noted that there is no reasonable ground to stay the conviction."
Rahul Gandhi will now appeal to the Supreme Court of India.
Note: Rahul Gandhi was convicted for a two-year jail sentence in March 2023 for a casteist slur against Prime Minister Modi. As per the Constitution of India, he lost his membership to the Indian Parliament. Also due to the period of jail sentence, he is not eligible for contesting the Parliamentary election when it happens in April/May 2024.