Allahabad High Court Defers FIR Order Against Rahul Gandhi Over Dual Citizenship Claims
Dual citizenship allegations: Allahabad high court defers FIR order against Rahul Gandhi
Hindustan Times
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The Allahabad High Court's Lucknow bench has postponed its decision on whether to issue a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi regarding alleged dual citizenship. The court will first assess the legal necessity of notifying the accused before proceeding further, with the next hearing scheduled for April 20.
- 01The Allahabad High Court has deferred the FIR order against Rahul Gandhi regarding dual citizenship allegations.
- 02The court will examine if prior notice to Gandhi is legally required before issuing any directions.
- 03The case was initiated by a BJP worker alleging Gandhi's UK citizenship and company incorporation.
- 04The court noted prima facie evidence of cognisable offences against Gandhi.
- 05The hearing is set for April 20, following a previous order that allowed the Uttar Pradesh government to transfer the investigation to a central agency.
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The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has deferred its order regarding a First Information Report (FIR) against Rahul Gandhi (Congress Member of Parliament) concerning allegations of dual citizenship. The court will evaluate whether it is legally necessary to notify Gandhi before proceeding. This decision follows an earlier observation by Justice Subhash Vidyarthi that there appeared to be prima facie cognisable offences against Gandhi, allowing the Uttar Pradesh government to transfer the investigation to a central agency. The case was brought forth by S Vignesh Shishir, a BJP worker from Karnataka, who claims that Gandhi has UK citizenship and incorporated a company named M/s Backops Ltd in August 2003, listing his nationality as British. The complaint, which cites multiple legal provisions, was initially filed in Rae Bareli and later moved to Lucknow at the petitioner's request. The court has scheduled the next hearing for April 20 to further discuss the legal requirements regarding notice issuance.
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The court's decision could have significant implications for Rahul Gandhi's political career and the Congress party's standing in Indian politics.
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