Rahul Gandhi Granted Bail in Defamation Case Filed by BJP
**Bengaluru:** A Bengaluru court on Tuesday granted bail to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed against him by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
**Case Details:**
The case stemmed from a 2019 speech by Rahul Gandhi, wherein he allegedly accused the BJP government of corruption and "theft" in the Rafale fighter jet deal. The BJP filed a defamation complaint against Gandhi, alleging that his statements were false and malicious.
**Court Proceedings:**
During the hearing on Tuesday, Gandhi appeared before the court and sought bail. The court granted him bail on a surety of Rs 15,000 and directed him to appear before the court as and when required.
**Political Commentary:**
The granting of bail to Gandhi has sparked political reactions. The Congress hailed it as a victory for freedom of speech, while the BJP termed it a "technical" relief and asserted that the case will proceed.
**Key Points:**
* Rahul Gandhi granted bail by Bengaluru court
* Defamation case filed by BJP over Rafale fighter jet deal allegations
* Bail granted on a surety of Rs 15,000
* Court proceedings to continue in the case