India, Jan. 14 -- The MP/MLA special court in Pune, which is hearing a defamation complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his London speech on freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, on Tuesday adjourned the matter to February 6 after the defence raised serious objections over the manner in which evidence was recorded.

The complaint, filed by Satyaki Savarkar, has already seen the completion of the chief examination of the complainant. However, Gandhi's counsel, advocate Milind Dattatray Pawar, moved a detailed objection alleging grave procedural lapses during the recording of evidence.

The case pertains to remarks made by Gandhi during a speech in London, allegedly concerning Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. ...