Allahabad High Court Judge Steps Down from Rahul Gandhi Citizenship Case Amid Social Media Controversy
Allahabad HC judge recuses from Rahul Gandhi citizenship case, censures petitioner over social media posts
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On April 20, 2026, Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court recused himself from a case regarding Rahul Gandhi's alleged British citizenship. The judge criticized the petitioner's social media posts for undermining the court's integrity and emphasized the need for a hearing for Gandhi before any final decision.
- 01Justice Subhash Vidyarthi recused himself from the case due to the petitioner's social media behavior.
- 02The case involves allegations regarding Rahul Gandhi's citizenship status.
- 03The petitioner is Vignesh Shishir, a BJP worker from Karnataka.
- 04The court had previously ordered an FIR against Gandhi.
- 05The judge highlighted the importance of allowing Gandhi a hearing before any final judgment.
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On April 20, 2026, Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court recused himself from a case concerning the alleged British citizenship of Rahul Gandhi (former president of the Indian National Congress party). The recusal followed the judge's criticism of the petitioner's social media posts, which he deemed disrespectful towards the court. The case was brought forth by Vignesh Shishir, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker from Karnataka, who had sought legal action against Gandhi. Earlier, the court had directed the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) against Gandhi on April 17. In his written order, Justice Vidyarthi noted the necessity of allowing Gandhi a hearing before any conclusive decision, referencing a prior ruling that affirmed the right of a prospective accused to be heard in specific legal proceedings.
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This case could influence public perception of Rahul Gandhi's citizenship status and the legal proceedings surrounding it.
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