Rahul Gandhi to move Supreme Court after Gujarat High Court dismisses appeal in defamation case
The Gujarat high court has dismissed Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's appeal seeking a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case.
The Gujarat high court has dismissed Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's appeal seeking a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case.
Mr Gandhi was sentenced to two years in jail in March for his 2019 comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surname at an election rally.
He was disqualified as an MP following his sentencing.
On Friday, the Congress party said Mr Gandhi would appeal against the order in the Supreme Court.
Mr Gandhi will not be arrested until he has exhausted all legal appeals as his arrest was put on hold.
Friday's decision is being seen as a setback for the Congress leader as it means he cannot contest national elections due next year.
While dismissing his appeal, the Gujarat high court said Mr Gandhi's conviction was "just and proper".
