New Delhi, Dec 19: Delhi Police on Thursday registered an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, hours after the BJP filed a complaint, accusing him of physical assault and incitement” during a scuffle in Parliament premises A police officer said that the FIR has been registered under sections 115 (voluntary causing hurt), 117 (voluntary causing grievous hurt), 125 (act of endangering life or personal safety of others), 131 (use of criminal force), 351 (criminal intimidation) and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The officer said police are likely to call Gandhi for questioning in connection with the case.
Another officer said all sections imposed against Gandhi are bailable, except section 117, punishment for which depends on the severity of the injury caused, ranging from seven years to life imprisonment. (PTI)
