The Allahabad High Court has postponed its final decision on a plea to file an FIR against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over allegations of dual citizenship. Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, in a recent ruling, stated that the accused should have a chance to be heard before any such action is taken. The court deferred the verdict after realizing the necessity of notifying the proposed accused.
In a surprising turn, the judgment was put on hold despite being announced in court, as the judge recognized the importance of granting the accused an opportunity to respond. The court highlighted a previous ruling that emphasized the right of the accused to be heard before a decision is made. The case has been scheduled for further proceedings on April 20 to address this crucial aspect.
The case gained attention when the court directed the Uttar Pradesh Police to investigate allegations of Gandhi’s dual citizenship. The petitioner claims that Gandhi, being a British citizen, is ineligible to hold office in India. The complaint, based on documents from UK authorities, seeks action under various legal provisions. The matter originated in a special MP/MLA court in Rae Bareli before being escalated to the Allahabad High Court for consideration.
