Allahabad HC rebukes Rahul Gandhi: Free speech has limits; Army can't be defamed

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on June 4, 2025
The Allahabad High Court has rebuked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding his alleged derogatory remarks against the Indian Army, emphasizing that freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a) is subject to reasonable restrictions and does not extend to defamatory statements.

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