Overview

• The Allahabad High Court disposed of a petition questioning Rahul Gandhi's citizenship, citing the government's inability to provide a resolution timeline.
• The petitioner, S Vignesh Shishir, claimed to have evidence of Gandhi's British citizenship, which could render him ineligible for Indian public office under the Citizenship Act of 1955.
• The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the court that it is still awaiting verification from UK authorities regarding Gandhi's alleged British nationality.
• The court granted the petitioner the freedom to pursue alternative legal remedies, including approaching other forums or courts for relief.
• This high-profile case underscores the procedural complexities of cross-border citizenship verification and its significant political implications in India.