Justice Recuses Himself from Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship Case Amid Social Media Controversy
HC judge recuses himself from Rahul Gandhi citizenship case
Hindustan Times
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Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of the Allahabad High Court recused himself from the case concerning Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's alleged dual citizenship due to comments made by petitioner S. Vignesh Shishir on social media. The case will be reassigned to a new bench by the chief justice following concerns over the petitioner's remarks undermining the court's integrity.
- 01Justice Subhash Vidyarthi recused himself from the case due to social media comments by the petitioner.
- 02The petitioner accused the court of bias and cast aspersions on its integrity.
- 03The case involves serious allegations against Rahul Gandhi, including violations of multiple laws.
- 04The court has directed the file to be sent to the chief justice for a new bench assignment.
- 05The next hearing is scheduled for April 20, 2026.
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Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has recused himself from hearing the case regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's alleged dual citizenship. This decision follows comments made by petitioner S. Vignesh Shishir, a Karnataka BJP worker, on social media that were deemed to undermine the court's integrity. The judge noted that the petitioner had publicly expressed doubts about the court's impartiality and had suggested a lack of faith in its proceedings. The case involves serious accusations against Gandhi, including breaches of the Indian Penal Code, the Official Secrets Act, the Foreigners Act, and the Passport Act. The court has instructed that the case file be sent to the chief justice to appoint a new bench, with the next hearing set for April 20, 2026. The legal proceedings are significant as they highlight the intersection of political allegations and judicial integrity.
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The recusal of the judge may delay the legal proceedings against Rahul Gandhi, affecting the timeline for any potential investigation or legal actions.
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