The Supreme Court plea against Rahul Gandhi over an alleged incident involving a pregnant journalist during an October 12 march will be considered later this month. On Friday, October 16, the Supreme Court agreed to hear an application alleging that the Congress leader pushed the journalist within the court premises.
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said the application would be heard on October 26 or 27, 2026. The allegation was raised by senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia, who told the bench that the journalist had allegedly been manhandled during the march.
The allegation has not been established by a judicial finding.
What Is the Allegation Against Rahul Gandhi?
Bhatia told the court that the journalist was three months pregnant when she was allegedly pushed and subsequently hospitalised. He urged the bench to take cognisance of the incident.
The bench asked him to file an application and said it would consider the matter. The application was filed in an existing petition, according to the account of the proceedings.
The court's decision to hear the application does not establish the allegation or determine responsibility for the reported incident.
What Happened During the October 12 March?
On October 12, Rahul Gandhi, several Opposition leaders and their supporters reached the Supreme Court to file a plea concerning alleged large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The march took place amid protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the alleged irregularities.
The incident involving the journalist is among several matters arising from the demonstrations that have come before the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Examines Other Protest-Related Pleas
On October 15, the Supreme Court heard multiple petitions concerning electoral roll revision, protests in Delhi and allegations involving journalists and lawyers.
The bench also directed that no coercive action be taken against a woman journalist booked following a complaint by a Delhi Police officer. The officer had alleged that she made casteist remarks and publicly humiliated him during a protest near Jantar Mantar.
Separately, the court issued notices to Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, the Congress and others on a plea challenging the October 12 march.
What Happens Next?
The Supreme Court is scheduled to consider the application concerning the pregnant journalist on October 26 or 27. The hearing will determine how the court proceeds with the allegations raised in the application.
For official updates on hearings and court orders, visit the Supreme Court of India.
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