The Allahabad High Court has directed registration of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi over allegations of holding British citizenship. The petitioner hailed the decision as “landmark” and “historic,” sparking fresh political and legal debate.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea seeking Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification as an MP, stating his conviction was already stayed by the Supreme Court. The Court held that a stayed conviction cannot trigger disqualification under the Representation of the People Act.
