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Rahul Gandhi has sought exemption from appearance on the ground that he is a resident of Delhi and a member of the Lok Sabha and has requested that he be allowed to be represented by his lawyer in the hearing as and when required (Twitter/@INCIndia)
Gandhi’s counsel Advocate Narayan Iyer said the application for permanent exemption has been placed before First Class Judicial Magistrate LC Wadikar
A court in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi city adjourned the hearing of the defamation case against the Congress leader till April 1. Rahul Gandhi and his request for permanent exemption from attending.
Gandhi’s counsel Advocate Narayan Iyer said the application for permanent exemption has been placed before First Class Judicial Magistrate LC Wadikar.
Rajesh Kunte, a local functionary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), had registered a case against Rahul Gandhi in 2014 after hearing a speech in Thane’s Bhiwandi area where the Congress leader had alleged that the RSS was behind the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. is the hand of
Rahul Gandhi has sought exemption from appearance on the ground that he is a resident of Delhi and a member of the Lok Sabha and has requested that he be allowed to be represented by his lawyer in the hearing as and when required.
Advocate Nandu Phadke, representing the complainant, informed the court on Saturday that they are ready to hear the matter, which will take place on April 1.
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