Delhi HC is hearing a PIL seeking directions to Twitter and the Delhi Police to take action against Rahul Gandhi's tweet allegedly revealing the identity of the relatives of a rape and murder victim
The prominent opposition leaders including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge marched in the protest and raised slogans against the ruling government. The leaders also held placards with 'We demand JPC', 'Save LIC' and 'Democracy in Danger' written on it.
The court said that despite asked by the Supreme Court to be careful, Rahul Gandhi made defamatory comments, and as he is a parliamentarian, strong punishment is needed.
According to section 8(3) of the Representation of the People Act, Rahul Gandhi is deserves to be disqualified with immediate effect after his conviction