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Supreme Court issues notice to Rahul Gandhi in journalist case

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 04:04 UTC · How we work

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India’s Supreme Court issued notice to Rahul Gandhi over an alleged push of a pregnant journalist on October 12.
The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, included Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana.
Senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia filed a plea for journalist Richa Parashar, 11 weeks 3 days pregnant.
Parashar alleged Gandhi pushed her toward a gate at 6:30 pm, causing her to fall.
The court ordered CCTV preservation and directed respondents to reply to FIR request.

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Rahul Gandhi Notice

India’s Supreme Court issued notice to Rahul Gandhi over an alleged push of a pregnant journalist on October 12.
The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, included Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana.
Senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia filed a plea for journalist Richa Parashar, 11 weeks 3 days pregnant.
Parashar alleged Gandhi pushed her toward a gate at 6:30 pm, causing her to fall.
The court ordered CCTV preservation and directed respondents to reply to FIR request.

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