">The Supreme Court of India has not been accused of pampering Rahul Gandhi. However, there have been some criticisms of the way the Court has handled his cases.
In 2019, Gandhi was convicted of criminal defamation by a Gujarat court for his "how come all thieves have Modi as the common surname?" remark. He was sentenced to two years in jail, which disqualified him from his seat in Parliament. Gandhi challenged the conviction in the Gujarat High Court, which upheld the verdict. He then appealed to the Supreme Court, which has yet to issue a ruling.
Some critics have argued that the Supreme Court has been too lenient on Gandhi. They point out that he is a first-time offender and that his comments were made in the context of a political campaign. They also argue that the Gujarat High Court's decision to uphold the conviction was based on a narrow interpretation of the law of defamation.
Others have defended the Supreme Court's handling of the case. They argue that the Court is simply following the law and that Gandhi's comments were defamatory. They also point out that the Supreme Court has not yet issued a final ruling, so it is premature to criticize its decision.
Ultimately, it is up to the Supreme Court to decide whether or not to uphold Gandhi's conviction. However, the criticisms of the Court's handling of the case highlight the importance of free speech in a democracy.
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