The Allahabad High Court has put its earlier FIR direction on hold against Rahul Gandhi, citing the need to examine if prior notice to the accused is legally required. The court will now hear the matter in detail on April 20, focusing on procedural safeguards before criminal action.
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The Allahabad High Court has extended the deadline for the central government to respond to a petition regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s alleged British citizenship. The government failed to respond by the previous deadline, prompting the court to allow a new deadline of March 24, 2025, for further proceedings.
