Gujarat HC Slams Kejriwal with Costs in Modi Degree Case

The Gujarat High Court on [date] dismissed an appeal filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal challenging a Rs 25,000 cost imposed on him in a case related to seeking information about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's educational qualifications. The court's decision upholds the earlier penalty, adding to Kejriwal's legal setbacks.

The case stems from Kejriwal's efforts to obtain details of PM Modi's degrees under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The Central Information Commission (CIC) had earlier refused to disclose the information, citing privacy concerns. The Gujarat High Court's dismissal of Kejriwal's plea reinforces the CIC's stance and imposes a financial penalty on the AAP leader for pursuing the matter.

The verdict is seen as a significant legal victory for Prime Minister Modi and a blow to Kejriwal, who has been embroiled in multiple legal battles. It remains unclear whether Kejriwal will challenge the order in a higher court. The development is likely to fuel political tensions between the AAP and the BJP, with both sides trading barbs over the issue.