Overview

• The Allahabad High Court has directed the Union Home Ministry to submit a revised report by May 5 on whether Rahul Gandhi holds British citizenship.
• The court criticized the initial status report submitted by the government as insufficient and lacking clarity.
• The PIL, filed in July 2024 by BJP lawyer S. Vignesh Shishir, seeks the cancellation of Gandhi’s Indian citizenship and his disqualification from the Lok Sabha.
• The petitioner claims to have documents and emails allegedly proving Gandhi’s British citizenship, which is prohibited under Indian law.
• This case could have significant political implications, as dual citizenship would render Gandhi ineligible to serve as a Member of Parliament.