The Allahabad High Court has directed the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in connection with allegations that he holds British citizenship.
The order was passed by a bench of Justice Subhash Vidyarthi while allowing a plea challenging an earlier decision of a trial court which had refused to direct registration of an FIR.
The petition was filed by a complainant alleging that Rahul Gandhi had declared himself a British national in documents submitted to a company incorporated in the United Kingdom. It was argued that such a declaration, if proven, may constitute violations under various laws including provisions of the Passport Act, Foreigners Act, and other penal statutes.
The High Court, after considering the material placed on record, observed that a prima facie case was made out warranting investigation. Accordingly, it directed the concerned authorities in Uttar Pradesh to register an FIR and proceed with the investigation in accordance with law.
The Court also clarified that, if required, the investigation may be transferred to an appropriate central agency depending on the nature and gravity of the allegations.
Earlier, a Special MP/MLA Court at Lucknow had rejected the application seeking registration of an FIR on grounds including lack of jurisdiction. The said order was subsequently challenged before the High Court.
With this ruling, the High Court has effectively revived the complaint by directing a formal criminal investigation into the allegations.
Further developments in the matter are awaited, including the detailed order of the Court and responses from the concerned parties.
High Court Lucknow case detail DF-PH NA528/673/2026 S. VIGNESH SHISHIR Vs SRI RAHUL GANDHI AND 3 OTHERS IN PERSON A.S.G.I. G.A. Court No. 14 Serial No. 3107 listed on 17.04.2026
https://hclko.allahabadhighcourt.in/clist/17042026_3059_1012.pdf