THANE: The hearing of Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi in defamation case is fixed for April 23 in Thane court.
Mr Gandhi was to appear before the court of FCJM at Bhiwandi on Wednesday in connection with the defamation suit filed by a RSS leader objecting to his remarks during the election campaign here in March 2014.
The counsel for Mr Gandhi moved the application seeking date, as the leader was busy in political and party works, and the same was granted by the court. He is expected to submit his plea in the matter in the next hearing on April 23.
The matter was heard by FCJM LM Pathan, the court which is holding temporary charge of the regular court hearing the matter.
In a releted development, the counsel for the complainant took strong exception to the regular magistrate calling both the parties on the eve of today’s hearing and asking them to take a next date seeking postponement.
The counsel for the complainant filed a pursis (memos) in the court stating that the alleged accused in the case was being given preferential treatment by the court. (AGENCIES)
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