The Special MP/MLA Court in Lucknow has concluded hearings on allegations claiming Rahul Gandhi holds dual citizenship. Judge Alok Verma has reserved the verdict, with January 28 fixed as the next date for a possible order in the case.
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LUCKNOW: In a legal development, the Special MP/MLA Court in Lucknow has concluded hearings in the controversial dual citizenship case involving Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. The court has reserved its verdict and fixed January 28 as the date for the pronouncement of the order.
The case is being heard by Special Judge Alok Verma, who may decide whether to order registration of an FIR and a detailed investigation into the allegations raised against the former Congress president.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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