Overview

• The Allahabad High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking the cancellation of Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship as withdrawn.
• The court expressed doubts over the authenticity of documents, including claims of a UK passport allegedly held by Gandhi.
• Petitioner Vignesh Shishir, filing his third plea on the matter, was advised to file an RTI for further investigation and pursue other legal avenues.
• The Ministry of Home Affairs continues to verify Gandhi’s citizenship status with UK authorities, with no conclusive findings reported yet.
• The case, originating from 2019 allegations of dual nationality, carries significant political implications for Gandhi’s parliamentary eligibility.