Delhi High Court

“Pickpocket” Remark At PM: Delhi HC Directs EC To Expedite It’s Decision Within 8 Weeks On Notice To Rahul Gandhi

The Delhi High Court on Thursday has instructed the Election Commission of India to expedite its decision, preferably within 8 weeks, regarding a notice issued to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

The notice was related to his alleged “pickpocket” remark directed at PM Narendra Modi during a speech delivered last month.

The court, addressing a PIL seeking action against Gandhi and the formulation of guidelines to prevent such actions by political leaders, was presided over by a bench led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan.

The bench acknowledged that while the alleged statements were “not in good taste,” the Election Commission was actively examining the matter and had issued a notice to Gandhi.

While highlighting that the deadline for filing a reply passed without receiving one, the court directed the EC to promptly resolve the matter, ideally within 8 weeks.

The bench, which also included Justice Mini Pushkarna, emphasized that in the notice dated November 23, the poll panel itself committed to taking appropriate action in the matter.

Bharat Nagar, the petitioner, informed the high court that on November 22, Gandhi made a speech making “heinous allegations” against individuals holding the “highest governmental positions,” including the prime minister, whom he referred to as a “pickpocket.”

Meera Verma

Recent Posts

Centre Opposes Ex-Judges Panel To Monitor Stubble Burning In SC

The Centre on Friday opposed a proposal in the Supreme Court to form a committee…

5 hours ago

“It’s A Celebration For Us”: Delhi HC Bar Association Felicitates CJI Sanjiv Khanna

The Delhi High Court Bar Association on Friday honored Chief Justice of India Justice Sanjiv…

5 hours ago

International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrant For Israeli PM Netanyahu

The International Criminal Court has recently issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,…

6 hours ago

Cal HC Stays Demolition Of Illegal Constructions In WB’s Mandarmoni

The Calcutta High Court on Friday granted an interim stay on the demolition of alleged…

6 hours ago

SC To Pass Order On Pleas To Efface Words ‘Secular’, ‘Socialist’ From Preamble

The Supreme Court on Friday announced that it would deliver its order on November 25…

7 hours ago

Air Pollution: SC Questions Delhi Govt On Truck Entry Amid GRAP-4 Restrictions

The Supreme Court raised concerns on Friday about the "drastic" consequences of the GRAP Stage…

7 hours ago