Allahabad HC stays FIR order against Rahul Gandhi in dual citizenship case

The Allahabad High Court stayed its earlier direction ordering the registration of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi in the dual citizenship case, noting that no decision could be taken without first hearing the accused, according to ANI. During the hearing, Deputy Solicitor General SB Pandey presented central government records related to the citizenship issue, while state government counsel VK Singh agreed that the allegations, on the face of it, warranted investigation. The bench indicated that the material on record suggested the need for a probe into the claims of dual citizenship.

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court directed the Uttar Pradesh Police to register an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in connection with allegations that he concealed British citizenship while incorporating the UK-based company M/S Backops Ltd in August 2003. The bench also allowed the probe to be transferred to a central agency and set aside a January 28, 2025 ruling by a special MP/MLA court in Lucknow that declined to order an FIR, finding that the lower court had not adequately examined whether the allegations disclosed prima facie cognizable offences. The plea was filed by Karnataka BJP worker Vignesh Shishir; during the hearing, Deputy Solicitor General SB Pandey submitted relevant documents to the court.