When legal battles shake democraciesThree of the world's biggest democracies, all with past, present and/or prospective leaders facing prison at the same time. Almost all the judges play along in Pakistan, and all Pakistani governments jail opposition politicians (including Imran Khan's, when he was in power). Mr Gandhi, in mid-speech at an election rally, asked "Why do all these thieves have Modi as their surname? Nirav Modi, Lalit Modi, Narendra Modi." The Gujarat court duly found Mr Gandhi guilty and sentenced him to two years in prison.

Source: Bangkok Post August 10, 2023 19:05 UTC