Supreme Court Orders Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to Reply on October 12 March

The Supreme Court on Tuesday called upon Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to submit written responses to a petition challenging their conduct during an October 12 march to the court.

The petition in question centers on allegations related to the march that reportedly resulted in a significant gathering within the Supreme Court complex. According to the petition, the demonstration led to an incident in which a woman journalist sustained injuries while reporting on the event.

The court's directive requires both Gandhi and Kharge to present their version of events and clarify the circumstances surrounding their involvement in organizing or leading the march. The order marks a development in judicial scrutiny of the October 12 demonstration.

The petition had questioned the manner in which the march was conducted and sought accountability for the alleged consequences, particularly the injury sustained by the journalist. The Supreme Court's intervention signals the court's intention to examine the matter in detail through submissions from the concerned parties.

The responses from Gandhi and Kharge are now awaited as the court proceeds with its examination of the petition.