The Special MP-MLA Court in Lucknow dismissed a petition seeking an FIR against Rahul Gandhi over alleged British citizenship. The court ruled that it has no jurisdiction to decide citizenship matters and termed the plea an abuse of legal process.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea against Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Maurya concerning an alleged fake degree, stating the petitioner lacked legal standing. The court emphasized that only those directly affected by a crime can initiate proceedings, referencing specific provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code related to reporting certain offences.