Gauhati High Court | Defamation Case: Rahul Gandhi Summons, Additional Witnesses

The Gauhati High Court dealt with the defamation case involving Rahul Gandhi, permitting the summoning of additional witnesses. The Court observed that a fair trial requires allowing the accused adequate opportunity to defend, including examination of relevant witnesses. The ruling reaffirms judicial discretion in criminal defamation cases and the necessity to uphold procedural fairness and free speech balance.