Overview

• The Allahabad High Court has given the Union Home Ministry until May 5 to provide a comprehensive report on whether Rahul Gandhi holds British citizenship.
• The Centre informed the court that it has formally sought details from the UK government regarding Gandhi's alleged British nationality.
• The Public Interest Litigation was filed in July 2024 by BJP lawyer S. Vignesh Shishir, who claims to have evidence supporting allegations of dual citizenship.
• Indian law prohibits dual citizenship, and confirmation of British nationality could disqualify Gandhi from his Lok Sabha membership under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
• The case carries significant political implications, as Gandhi currently serves as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.