LIVE: Rahul Gandhi’s the Supreme Court on Friday in the Modi surname case.

A hearing was held in the Supreme Court on Friday in the Modi surname case. The Court suspended Rahul Gandhi’s sentence for the time being, a great relief for the latter. During the hearing, the Court asked Mahesh Jethmalani, lead counsel for plaintiff Purnesh Modi, what the Court’s reasons were for awarding the maximum sentence. An even lighter sentence could have been handed down.
The Supreme Court has heard the application to suspend the sentence handed down to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Modi surname case. During the hearing, the Court asked Mahesh Jethmalani, lead counsel for plaintiff Purnesh Modi, who was arguing against Rahul Gandhi, what reasons had been given by the Court for awarding the maximum sentence. An even lighter sentence could have been handed down. As a result, the rights of the inhabitants of the parliamentary constituency would also remain intact. Following this, the Supreme Court suspended Rahul Gandhi’s sentence. As long as the appeal is pending, the sentence will be suspended. In parallel with the Court’s decision, Rahul Gandhi’s membership of Parliament has also been restored. He will now be able to take part in parliamentary sessions. Following the court’s decision, Rahul Gandhi will go to party headquarters at 3pm. Meanwhile, the Congress tweeted and wrote: “This is the victory of love over hate.

On March 23, the court sentenced Rahul Gandhi to two years’ imprisonment. On March 23, the Surat Sessions Court convicted Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case. He was also sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. Following this, Rahul filed a petition with the Gujarat Supreme Court seeking a stay of the trial court’s decision.
Commenting on the court’s decision, Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi said, “Truth has won. We have obtained justice from the court. The BJP hatched a conspiracy. You can’t stop the sun from rising, no matter how many clouds there are.

• Former Rajasthan vice-CM Sachin Pilot said the Supreme Court’s decision had boosted people’s confidence in the country’s judicial system. The Court has declared that all individuals are equal before it. I hope the Chief Justice will issue an order regarding Rahul Gandhi’s membership as soon as possible.
• KC Venugopal tweeted, “Justice has won. No power can suppress the voice of the people.