High Court Transfers Rahul Gandhi Citizenship Case to Lucknow

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has shifted a criminal complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli to Lucknow. This decision follows a request from BJP worker S Vignesh Shishir, citing threats to his life in Raebareli, impacting prospects of a fair hearing.

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has decided to transfer a criminal complaint alleging questions over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's citizenship from Raebareli to Lucknow.

This follows concerns raised by the petitioner, S Vignesh Shishir, a BJP worker, who claimed that he faced life threats in Raebareli, making a fair hearing seemingly impossible there.

The High Court's decision was delivered by Justice BR Singh, who responded to the plea citing security challenges and the need for impartial proceedings.