Rahul Gandhi Citizenship Issue In Allahabad HC | 'Enough! You Have Tested Our Patience' : Bench Rises Over Lawyer's Incessant Arguments

The Allahabad High Court heard a PIL seeking directions to cancel Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship for allegedly acquiring British citizenship. The PIL, filed by an advocate, claimed that Gandhi held British nationality in violation of the Constitution's Article 9. The court observed that the petitioner's claims lacked evidence and were based on newspaper clippings. The petitioner was directed to substantiate the allegations within a specified time. The bench emphasized the need for concrete evidence before passing any orders on citizenship matters, stressing the seriousness of such allegations against public figures. Rahul Gandhi's counsel argued that the petition was politically motivated and lacked merit. The court scheduled the next hearing after the petitioner responds to the court's directions.