The Allahabad High Court summoned records from Centre over dual-citizenship complaint against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. The Lucknow bench of Justice Rajeev Singh listed the matter for March 19 while hearing plea challenging dismissal of FIR request by petitioner.
PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court summoned records from the central government concerning a dual citizenship complaint against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. The court’s Lucknow bench, led by Justice Rajeev Singh, has scheduled the matter for March 19 following this directive.
This order was issued in response to a petition by S. Vignesh Shishir, a BJP worker from Karnataka, who is contesting a January 28, 2026, decision made by a special MP/MLA court in Lucknow. That court had dismissed his request for the registration of an FIR against Gandhi, stating it lacked the jurisdiction to address citizenship matters.
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In his high court petition, Shishir is requesting orders for an FIR against Gandhi and a thorough investigation into the allegations against him.
The Congress leader faces accusations under several laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Official Secrets Act, the Foreigners Act, and the Passport Act.
During Monday’s proceedings, the bench questioned the central government’s counsel, Raj Kumar Singh, regarding the steps taken concerning the complaint about Gandhi’s purported British citizenship. Following this, the court instructed that all relevant records related to the controversy be submitted by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
Background: Rahul Gandhi’s Dual Citizenship Case
The case originates from a complaint filed by S. Vignesh Shishir, a BJP worker from Karnataka. The petitioner has alleged that Rahul Gandhi holds British citizenship, which would make him ineligible to retain Indian citizenship under Indian law.
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According to the complainant, documents and email communications purportedly belonging to the British government indicate that Rahul Gandhi was listed as a British citizen. Shishir claims that these documents were placed on record before the court.
The case was heard by Special Judge Alok Verma, who decided whether to order registration of an FIR and a detailed investigation into the allegations raised against the former Congress president.
Legal Provisions Invoked Against Rahul Gandhi
The petitioner has urged the court to order the registration of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi and to direct a comprehensive investigation into the alleged dual citizenship matter. Along with seeking a probe, the complainant has also requested revocation of Gandhi’s Indian citizenship, claiming that holding foreign citizenship would attract serious legal consequences.
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The plea alleges violations under several statutory provisions, including sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Official Secrets Act, 1923, the Foreigners Act, and the Passport Act.
The court reportedly took on record 45 annexures, several documents, and a sealed envelope submitted by the complainant.
Initially, the complaint was filed in the Special MP/MLA Court in Rae Bareli, which is also Rahul Gandhi’s parliamentary constituency. However, the matter was later transferred to Lucknow following an order of the Allahabad High Court.
The transfer was granted after the petitioner expressed apprehension of a threat to his life in Rae Bareli. The High Court directed that the case be heard in Lucknow to ensure fairness and safety.
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