In a fresh affidavit, Mr Gandhi stated that he is apologising for attributing his "Chowkidar Chor hai" remark to the court and further requested dropping of contempt proceedings against him.
The Apex Court will hear the matter on May 10, along with the review petitions filed against the Rafale judgment.
During a media interaction in Amethi last month, the Congress president had claimed that the apex court's order has made it 'clear' that 'Chowkidar Chor Hai' (Prime Minister is thief) in its Rafale order.
Challenging this statement, Ms Lekhi, the BJP Parliamentarian, had filed a plea before the apex court and sought criminal contempt against Mr Gandhi for his alleged derogatory remarks against the Prime Minister.(UNI)