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The Delhi High Court on Friday (6th Dec) has instructed the Central government to respond to BJP leader Subramanian Swamy’s petition regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship. The court seeks clarity before issuing orders, with the next hearing set for January 13, 2025. The petition claims Gandhi disclosed British citizenship, potentially affecting his Indian citizenship.
The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on petitions challenging the inclusion of “socialist” and “secular” in the Indian Constitution’s Preamble, scheduled for November 25. CJI Sanjiv Khanna emphasized secularism as a core constitutional aspect and noted prior judicial review of the 42nd Amendment, rejecting claims of its unconstitutionality during the Emergency.
Today, On 6th November, the Delhi High Court announced a CBI investigation into Rahul Gandhi’s alleged dual citizenship following a PIL in the Allahabad High Court. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy seeks to revoke Gandhi’s citizenship, contending he holds British nationality. Court proceedings are set for December 6 amid concerns of parallel petitions.
The Supreme Court, today (21st October) addressing challenges to the 42nd Amendment’s inclusion of “socialist” and “secular” in the Preamble, emphasized these terms’ relevance in the Indian context rather than solely from a Western view. Justices questioned the amendment’s legitimacy due to lack of parliamentary debate during the national emergency, scheduling further hearings for November.
The Supreme Court will hear the explosive controversy regarding alleged animal fat in Tirupati laddoos on September 30. The political debate has intensified, with petitions from BJP leader Subramanian Swamy and YSR Congress MP YV Subba Reddy demanding investigations into purity claims. Both leaders are invoking scrutiny amid existing political rivalries.
The Delhi High Court today(26th Sept) will delay hearing BJP leader Subramanian Swamy’s citizenship petition against Rahul Gandhi until it assesses a related case pending in the Allahabad High Court. The judges emphasized the importance of avoiding simultaneous proceedings on the same issue, with the next hearing scheduled for October 9.
A PIL filed today in the Allahabad High Court seeks a CBI investigation into Rahul Gandhi’s alleged British citizenship. Documents suggesting his ties to the British government raise questions about his Indian citizenship. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has also raised these concerns. Dual citizenship for Indian politicians is controversial and could impact national sovereignty and conflicts of interest.
The Delhi High Court today has decided to treat Subramanian Swamy’s petition regarding Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship as a public interest litigation (PIL). The case will be sent to the PIL roster bench, but no comments have been made on the merits of the case. Swamy alleges violations by Rahul Gandhi and requests the Ministry of Home Affairs to review the cancellation of his Indian citizenship.
The Delhi High Court has been petitioned by BJP’s Subramanian Swamy to revoke Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship. This stems from concerns over his alleged roles in a UK company, where he reportedly declared himself as a British national. The matter will be heard in the coming week. The Ministry of Home Affairs is yet to disclose any decision despite seeking clarification in 2019.
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The Delhi High Court dismissed Subramanian Swamy’s PIL alleging a Rs 5,100 crore scam in the Axis Bank-Max Life deal, directing SEBI and RBI to conclude their investigation promptly. Swamy accused Axis Bank of illegal gains through Max Life shares transactions and emphasized the need to prevent similar incidents. The Court noted broader concerns about corruption in the banking and insurance sectors.