SC Likely To Hear Petition Challenging Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship Next Week
5 years, 10 months ago

SC Likely To Hear Petition Challenging Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship Next Week

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The Supreme Court may hear next week a writ petition filed by two persons challenging Indian Citizenship of Rahul Gandhi. The 'activists' allege that Rahul Gandhi has acquired British citizenship which, according to them, is evident from documents filed by Backops Ltd before the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales. Rahul Gandhi's name is allegedly shown as one of the promoter of the Company. The further seek a direction to Election Commission of India to decide the question of alleged acquisition of British Citizenship by Rahul Gandhi.

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'Representation To Cancel LoP Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship Pending Consideration': Central Govt Informs Allahabad High Court
4 days, 20 hours ago

'Representation To Cancel LoP Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship Pending Consideration': Central Govt Informs Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

Today, the Central Government informed the Allahabad High Court that a representation seeking the cancellation of Congress leader and LoP in LokSabha Rahul Gandhi's citizenship is currently pending consideration. During the hearing, Advocate Ashok Pandey, who seeks to intervene in the PIL plea, also made a submission that he had moved a representation for cancellation of Gandhi's citizenship in 2019, …

Allahabad HC gives Centre four weeks to decide on Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship
4 days, 20 hours ago

Allahabad HC gives Centre four weeks to decide on Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship

Live Mint  

The Allahabad High Court on Monday directed the Centre to decide on the citizenship status of Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi within four weeks. The case stems from a petition filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy and a private individual from Karnataka, S Vignesh Shishir, who have raised questions over Rahul Gandhi’s nationality. Petitioner's allegations Shishir, a …

Rahul Gandhi citizenship row: Delhi HC asks status of Swamy's representation to Govt
1 month, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi citizenship row: Delhi HC asks status of Swamy's representation to Govt

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to apprise it of the status of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's representation given to the Ministry of Home Affairs over Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship. "List on March 26 to enable the counsel for the Centre/additional solicitor general to complete their instructions, especially keeping in view the document enclosed in the petition …

Delhi HC questions Centre over inaction on Rahul’s citizenship controversy
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1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi HC questions Centre over inaction on Rahul’s citizenship controversy

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned the Central government on its prolonged inaction regarding BJP leader Subramanian Swamy’s representation over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s alleged British citizenship. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela directed Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma to obtain instructions on the status of Swamy’s representation. Swamy …

Court seeks status from Centre on petition over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship
1 month, 1 week ago

Court seeks status from Centre on petition over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship

India Today  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the central government for the status of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy’s representation over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship. The BJP leader informed the court that the government had issued a show-cause notice to Rahul Gandhi, asking him to clarify his British citizenship. In its April 2019 letter to Rahul Gandhi, the Home …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Maneka Gandhi's Plea Challenging Election Of Samajwadi Party's Ram Bhuwal Nishad In 2024 Lok Sabha Polls
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Maneka Gandhi's Plea Challenging Election Of Samajwadi Party's Ram Bhuwal Nishad In 2024 Lok Sabha Polls

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice on senior BJP leader Maneka Gandhi's plea challenging the election of Samajwadi Party MP Ram Bhuwal Nishad from the Sultanpur Lok Sabha constituency. Issuing notice on the appeal, arising out of an Allahabad High Court judgment which dismissed Gandhi's election petition as barred by limitation, the Court gave 4 week's time to respondent-Ram Bhuwal …

Allahabad HC grants more time to centre on Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship plea
3 months, 1 week ago

Allahabad HC grants more time to centre on Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship plea

Hindustan Times  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Thursday extended the deadline for the central government to respond to a plea regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s alleged British citizenship. In its earlier order, issued on November 25, 2024, the court had directed the central government to provide details of any action taken on a representation filed with the Union …

Rahul Gandhi Citizenship Row | 'Centre Competent Authority To Decide On The Issue': Allahabad HC, Posts Matter For March 24
3 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi Citizenship Row | 'Centre Competent Authority To Decide On The Issue': Allahabad HC, Posts Matter For March 24

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Monday orally remarked that it is for the central government to decide on the representation it has received seeking the cancellation of LoP Rahul Gandhi's citizenship, as the government is the competent authority in citizenship matters. Giving time to the central government to take a decision in the matter, a bench of Chief Justice Arun …

Delhi HC seeks Centre’s reply on plea over Rahul’s citizenship
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC seeks Centre’s reply on plea over Rahul’s citizenship

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday sought the central government’s stance on a plea filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, raising questions about the citizenship status of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela was informed that the Centre’s counsel had recently been designated as a senior …

Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on Swamy's plea over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on Swamy's plea over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday asked the Centre to inform its stand on BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking directions to the Ministry of Home Affairs to decide over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship. Swamy's plea, filed by advocate Satya Sabharwal, said on August 6, 2019, a letter was sent to the ministry alleging Gandhi had …

Delhi HC seeks Centre’s stand on Swamy’s plea over Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC seeks Centre’s stand on Swamy’s plea over Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Friday asked the Centre to state its stand on BJP leader Subramanian Swamy’s plea seeking directions to the Ministry of Home Affairs to decide over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship. Dr. Swamy’s plea, filed by advocate Satya Sabharwal, said on August 6, 2019, a letter was sent to the Ministry alleging Mr. Gandhi had …

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Stand On Subramanian Swamy's Plea Over Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Stand On Subramanian Swamy's Plea Over Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday sought stand of the Union Government on a plea filed by Bhartiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy regarding the issue of citizenship of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Swamy has sought a direction on the Union Government to file a status report on his complaint against Rahul Gandhi.A division bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice …

Rahul Gandhi citizenship row: Allahabad court asks Home Ministry to decide by December 19
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4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi citizenship row: Allahabad court asks Home Ministry to decide by December 19

Live Mint  

The Home Ministry has been asked to decide on the citizenship of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi by November 19. The interim order was passed by the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday as it heard a PIL filed by a Karnataka BJP worker — S Vignesh Shishir. The petitioner had moved the High Court after he failed to get a reply …

Allahabad High Court Asks Home Ministry To Decide On Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship By Dec 19
4 months ago

Allahabad High Court Asks Home Ministry To Decide On Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship By Dec 19

ABP News  

The court in an order dated November 25, directed that the Centre to inform the high court about the outcome of the representation on December 19. Reportedly, the petitioner informed the high court that he has already moved two representations with the Competent Authority in the Union Home Ministry seeking cancellation of Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship. Following this the high …

Allahabad HC asks Centre to decide on plea over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship by December 19: Report
4 months ago

Allahabad HC asks Centre to decide on plea over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship by December 19: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Allahabad high court on Monday asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to take a decision on a representation filed over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship by December 19, Bar and Bench reported. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy had also filed a plea over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship before the Delhi HC. Shishir's plea also mentioned a 2022 petition filed by …

Petition alleges Rahul Gandhi's dual citizenship, court seeks Centre's response
4 months ago

Petition alleges Rahul Gandhi's dual citizenship, court seeks Centre's response

India Today  

The government today informed the Allahabad High Court that a petition alleging dual citizenship being held by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is being looked into. The petitioner alleges that there is evidence suggesting Gandhi holds British citizenship, citing emails purportedly obtained from the UK government as part of an earlier inquiry made by another individual, VSS Sarma. While the petition …

File affidavit on claim over Rahul citizenship probe: HC to BJP worker
4 months, 3 weeks ago

File affidavit on claim over Rahul citizenship probe: HC to BJP worker

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Wednesday directed a Bharatiya Janata Party functionary to file an affidavit to back his claim that the Central Bureau of Investigation has begun a probe into issue of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship. Vignesh Shishir, a BJP worker from Karnataka, objected to a plea filed by senior BJP leader Subramanian …

‘CBI launched an investigation into Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship’: Petitioner to Delhi HC
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘CBI launched an investigation into Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship’: Petitioner to Delhi HC

Op India  

The CBI has initiated an investigation into Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship, the Delhi High Court was informed on Wednesday. A bench of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said that they wanted to avoid issuing conflicting orders and emphasised that there cannot be two parallel petitions on the same issue and allowed S Vignesh Shishir to submit …

Delhi HC defers hearing in Rahul citizenship case
6 months ago

Delhi HC defers hearing in Rahul citizenship case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Thursday postponed the hearing of a plea by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy seeking the revocation of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship. The Division Bench, led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, highlighted the impropriety of two High Courts addressing the same issue simultaneously. “It will not be proper …

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy moves Delhi HC on Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship
7 months, 1 week ago

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy moves Delhi HC on Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship

The Hindu  

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Friday moved the Delhi High Court seeking directions to the Ministry of Home Affairs to decide on his representation seeking cancellation of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship. Dr. Swamy also sought a direction to the MHA to furnish a status report on the representation made by him against Mr. Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition …

SC Seeks Centre's Response on Citizenship (Amendment) Rules
1 year ago

SC Seeks Centre's Response on Citizenship (Amendment) Rules

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Centre to respond within three weeks to applications seeking a stay on implementation of the Citizenship Rules 2024 till the disposal of the pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship Act 2019 by the apex court. Chandrachud, also comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, was hearing a batch of …

'Modi Surname' Case: SC To Hear Rahul Gandhi's Plea Against Gujarat HC Conviction Order Today
1 year, 8 months ago

'Modi Surname' Case: SC To Hear Rahul Gandhi's Plea Against Gujarat HC Conviction Order Today

ABP News  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear an appeal by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday. The appeal challenges the Gujarat High Court's decision to dismiss his plea seeking a stay on his conviction in a defamation case related to his "Modi surname" remark. As interim relief, Gandhi sought an ad interim ex parte stay on the Gujarat High Court's …

Rahul Gandhi's passport plea: Delhi court grants NOC to Congress leader for three years
1 year, 10 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's passport plea: Delhi court grants NOC to Congress leader for three years

India TV News  

Rahul Gandhi's passport matter: A Delhi court, on Friday, allowed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to apply for a fresh ordinary passport. After noting down the submissions of both sides, the Rouse Avenue Court's additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vaibhav Mehta granted a 'No Objection Certificate' which will be valid for three years This comes after Gandhi surrendered his diplomatic passport upon …

Delhi court allows Swamy to file reply opposing Rahul Gandhi’s plea for passport
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi court allows Swamy to file reply opposing Rahul Gandhi’s plea for passport

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Wednesday allowed Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy to file a reply opposing Rahul Gandhi’s application seeking permission for issuance of a fresh ordinary passport. Swamy argued that the cases against Rhaul Gandhi are pending before the court and allowing him to travel would hamper the ongoing probe in the National Herald case. Gandhi had approached …

Delhi: Rouse Avenue Court to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea to get fresh passport on Friday
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi: Rouse Avenue Court to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea to get fresh passport on Friday

India TV News  

After surrendering his diplomatic travel document upon his disqualification as an MP, Rahul Gandhi, an accused in the National Herald case, moved a Delhi court on Tuesday to obtain a no objection certificate in order to get a new "ordinary passport." The matter was scheduled for hearing on Wednesday by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vaibhav Mehta, who sought the response …

Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Rahul Gandhi's Election From Wayanad In 2019 Lok Sabha Elections
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Rahul Gandhi's Election From Wayanad In 2019 Lok Sabha Elections

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition challenging the election of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad constituency in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.A bench comprising Justices AS Bopanna and Dipankar Dutta dismissed the petition filed by Saritha Nair, an accused in the high profile solar scam case, whose nomination to contest from Wayanad seat was rejected. The Supreme …

Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing Of Petitions Challenging Citizenship Amendment Act To December 6
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing Of Petitions Challenging Citizenship Amendment Act To December 6

Live Law  

The Supreme Court adjourned the petitions challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 to December 6 2022. The bench decided to treat the petition filed by the Indian Union Muslim League as the lead matter. Issues Raised in the Lead Petition The 2019 Act amends the Citizenship Act 1955 to liberalize the norms for granting citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, …

Supreme Court Adjourns IUML Plea Challenging MHA Notification On Citizenship For Non-Muslim Refugees By Two Weeks
3 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Adjourns IUML Plea Challenging MHA Notification On Citizenship For Non-Muslim Refugees By Two Weeks

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned by two weeks the hearing on the application filed by political party Indian Union Muslim League challenging the May 28 notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs allowing non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh to apply for citizenship.Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the IUML, requested a vacation. The Supreme Court on …

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Petition Challenging Section 8(2) Of Citizenship Act; Gives Liberty To Approach HC
4 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Petition Challenging Section 8(2) Of Citizenship Act; Gives Liberty To Approach HC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a writ petition which challenged the constitutionality of Section 8 of the Citizenship Act 1955.A bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao asked the petitioner to approach the High Court and granted permission to withdraw the petition with liberty to challenge the provision before the HCAs per Section 8, if a person …

Cheap Publicity Stunt: Allahabad HC Imposes Cost On Petitioner Seeking Deprivation Of Citizenship Of JNU's Kanhaiya Kumar [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

Cheap Publicity Stunt: Allahabad HC Imposes Cost On Petitioner Seeking Deprivation Of Citizenship Of JNU's Kanhaiya Kumar [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday dismissed with costs a PIL for revocation of citizenship of Kanhaiya Kumar, former President of the Students' Union, JNU, in connection to the 2016 Sedition Case. Section 10 provides for deprivation of citizenship of a citizen of India who is such by naturalisation or by virtue only of Article 5 of the Constitution or …

Subramanian Swamy says Sonia and Rahul Gandhi will lose citizenship
5 years, 1 month ago

Subramanian Swamy says Sonia and Rahul Gandhi will lose citizenship

Op India  

BJP MP and former Union minister Subramanian Swamy has claimed that senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his mother Sonia Gandhi are to lose their Indian citizenship soon. While delivering a lecture on “CAA – a historical imperative beyond contemporary politics” at an event organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad at the University of Hyderabad Thursday, the BJP MP …

Rahul and Sonia will lose Indian citizenship soon: Swamy
5 years, 1 month ago

Rahul and Sonia will lose Indian citizenship soon: Swamy

The Hindu  

Former Union Minister and BJP MP Subramanian Swamy has claimed that AICC president Sonia Gandhi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will lose their citizenship soon. “The file is on the Home Minister Amit Shah’s table and soon they will lose their citizenship,” he said while delivering a lecture on “CAA - a historical imperative beyond contemporary politics” at the University …

Bombay HC Asks Petitioner Challenging CAA To Approach SC
5 years, 2 months ago

Bombay HC Asks Petitioner Challenging CAA To Approach SC

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday refused to hear a Public Interest Litigation filed by one Urmila Kowe challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship Amendment Act. A division bench of Justice RK Deshpande and Justice AB Borkar of Nagpur bench observed that the Supreme Court was already hearing petitions challenging the said act and asked the petitioner to approach …

India’s Supreme Court refuses to strike down citizenship law
5 years, 2 months ago

India’s Supreme Court refuses to strike down citizenship law

Al Jazeera  

The top court seeks gov’t response to petitions filed against Citizenship Amendment Act, seen discriminatory to Muslims. India’s Supreme Court has sought government response to petitions filed against new citizenship legislation after it refused to stay the law that has sparked widespread opposition and protests across the country. The top court on Wednesday gave the government headed by Prime Minister …

From PILs challenging CAA, abrogation of Article 370 to pleas seeking stay on electoral bonds, Supreme Court has a hectic month ahead
5 years, 2 months ago

From PILs challenging CAA, abrogation of Article 370 to pleas seeking stay on electoral bonds, Supreme Court has a hectic month ahead

Firstpost  

January is set to be an extremely busy month for the Supreme Court of India when the bench assembles on Monday after a long winter break. Among some key cases slated for hearing include PILs challenging the constitutional validity of CAA, the abrogation of Article 370 as well as a plea seeking a stay on the electoral bond scheme The …

India top court refuses to stop citizenship law’s implementation
5 years, 3 months ago

India top court refuses to stop citizenship law’s implementation

Al Jazeera  

Supreme Court postpones hearing of pleas challenging constitutionality of new law that has sparked massive protests. India‘s Supreme Court has postponed hearing pleas challenging the constitutionality of a new citizenship law critics say violates the country’s secular constitution and has sparked massive protests. 191217070423101 Thousands of people have protested, saying the law is anti-Muslim and the latest in a series …

Mahua Moitra, Jairam Ramesh approach SC over Citizenship Act
5 years, 3 months ago

Mahua Moitra, Jairam Ramesh approach SC over Citizenship Act

Op India  

Despite severe brouhaha from the Opposition, the Citizenship Bill has become a law and has come into effect after getting assent from the President of India on Thursday. Following the president’s assent, an MP from TMC, Mohua Mitra on Friday had rushed to file a petition in the Supreme Court to challenge the Citizenship Amendment Act and asked the top …

British citizenship row: A nightmare still awaits Rahul Gandhi
5 years, 10 months ago

British citizenship row: A nightmare still awaits Rahul Gandhi

Op India  

Please don’t move on only because the Supreme Court has dismissed a petition stating that Rahul Gandhi has been a British citizen in the past. Congress President Rahul Gandhi has to reply to a letter of Ministry of Human Affairs by next week on his alleged British citizenship in the past. Shreya Dhoundial, an anchor with CNN News 18, pressed …

SC dismisses petition on Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship, says he can fight polls
5 years, 10 months ago

SC dismisses petition on Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship, says he can fight polls

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition to investigate the citizenship of Congress president Rahul Gandhi and bar him from contesting the Lok Sabha elections. Delhi residents Jai Bhagwan Goyal and Chandra Prakash Tyagi claimed in their petition that Gandhi was named a British citizen in a UK company’s form and annual data. The petitioners had also sought a …

"If Some Papers Say He Is British Citizen, Will He Become British Citizen?" SC Rejects Plea On Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship
5 years, 10 months ago

"If Some Papers Say He Is British Citizen, Will He Become British Citizen?" SC Rejects Plea On Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the plea by two private persons to restrain Congress President Rahul Gandhi from contesting the 2019 General Elections until the determination of the 'dual citizenship' issue upon his supposedly procuring British citizenship. "Some paper says he has British citizenship so he becomes a British citizen? The 'activists' allege that Rahul Gandhi has acquired British …

Relief for Rahul Gandhi as SC dismisses plea seeking to have Congress chief debarred from polls, says no merit in 'British citizenship' claim
5 years, 10 months ago

Relief for Rahul Gandhi as SC dismisses plea seeking to have Congress chief debarred from polls, says no merit in 'British citizenship' claim

Firstpost  

Subramanian Swamy had alleged that Rahul Gandhi’s nationality was registered as ‘British’ in the annual returns of a firm registered in the United Kingdom. In a relief for Congress president Rahul Gandhi, the Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking to direct the Election Commission to debar him from contesting the Lok Sabha election for “voluntarily acquiring British nationality …

Petition filed to EC for cancellation of Rahul Gandhi’s nomination till the matter of his ‘British citizenship’ is decided upon
5 years, 10 months ago

Petition filed to EC for cancellation of Rahul Gandhi’s nomination till the matter of his ‘British citizenship’ is decided upon

Op India  

A petition has been submitted to the Election Commission pleading the cancellation of Rahul Gandhi’s nomination from Amethi until the matter of his alleged British citizenship has been resolved by the competent authority, that is, the central government, specifically, the Home Ministry. The application, filed by Rajneesh Kumar Singh says that matter of Rahul Gandhi’s British citizenship is pending before …

Rahul Gandhi gets home ministry notice over British citizenship allegation
5 years, 10 months ago

Rahul Gandhi gets home ministry notice over British citizenship allegation

Live Mint  

Congress president Rahul Gandhi was on Tuesday sent a notice by the home ministry seeking a response to charges that he held “British” citizenship, angering the party in the middle of campaign hustings. It is not a big development, it is normal process.” Even though the returning officer of Amethi last week, set aside all objections on Gandhi’s nomination papers …

Amethi preview: Rahul Gandhi to campaign while EC scrutinises nomination papers amid Congress chief's 'British citizenship' controversy
5 years, 11 months ago

Amethi preview: Rahul Gandhi to campaign while EC scrutinises nomination papers amid Congress chief's 'British citizenship' controversy

Firstpost  

Amethi, Rahul Gandhi’s home ground in Uttar Pradesh, is set for an action-packed Monday as the Congress chief is expected to hold roadshows and meetings in his constituency while his nomination papers are under scrutiny. Amethi, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi’s home ground in Uttar Pradesh, is set for an action-packed Monday. Returning Officer of Amethi Ram Manohar Mishra had pushed …

Amethi candidate challenges Rahul Gandhi's affidavit, raises questions on citizenship; BJP asks Congress chief to 'come clean'
5 years, 11 months ago

Amethi candidate challenges Rahul Gandhi's affidavit, raises questions on citizenship; BJP asks Congress chief to 'come clean'

Firstpost  

Amethi’s returning officer Ram Manohar Misra told reporters that Rahul’s counsel had sought time to reply to the objections and has been asked to do so by Monday Amethi/New Delhi: An Independent candidate Saturday raised objections over Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s nomination from Amethi, alleging discrepancies over citizenship and educational qualifications in his election affidavit. Amethi’s returning officer Ram Manohar …

SC Defers Hearing On Plea Against Sonia Gandhi [Read Order]
8 years, 4 months ago

SC Defers Hearing On Plea Against Sonia Gandhi [Read Order]

Live Law  

A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Anil R Dave has deferred hearing on a plea against Congress president Sonia Gandhi till the disposal of the ‘Hindutva’ case by a seven-judge constitution bench.Ramesh Singh, a resident of Rae Bareli, whose election petition challenging the election of Sonia Gandhi to Lok Sabha was dismissed by Allahabad High Court …

SC Defers Hearing On Plea Against Sonia Gandhi [Read Order]
8 years, 4 months ago

SC Defers Hearing On Plea Against Sonia Gandhi [Read Order]

Live Law  

A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Anil R Dave has deferred hearing on a plea against Congress president Sonia Gandhi till the disposal of the ‘Hindutva’ case by a seven-judge constitution bench.Ramesh Singh, a resident of Rae Bareli, whose election petition challenging the election of Sonia Gandhi to Lok Sabha was dismissed by Allahabad High Court …

SC Turns Down Navjot Singh Sidhu’s Plea To Quash Election Petition Against Him[Read Judgment]
8 years, 5 months ago

SC Turns Down Navjot Singh Sidhu’s Plea To Quash Election Petition Against Him[Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has dismissed cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu’s plea to quash an election petition filed against him by his rival Om Prakash Soni.In the election petition, there were three main allegations viz. The Supreme Court has dismissed cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu’s plea to quash an election petition filed against him by his rival Om Prakash Soni. Sidhu had approached …

SC Turns Down Navjot Singh Sidhu’s Plea To Quash Election Petition Against Him[Read Judgment]
8 years, 5 months ago

SC Turns Down Navjot Singh Sidhu’s Plea To Quash Election Petition Against Him[Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has dismissed cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu’s plea to quash an election petition filed against him by his rival Om Prakash Soni.In the election petition, there were three main allegations viz. The Supreme Court has dismissed cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu’s plea to quash an election petition filed against him by his rival Om Prakash Soni. Sidhu had approached …

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