Allahabad High Court Adjourns Petition Against Rahul Gandhi to March 2026
The Allahabad High Court has adjourned a significant petition seeking the registration of a case against Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and MP from Rae Bareli, until March 11, 2026. The petition targets Gandhi for his statement that his fight is against the RSS, the BJP, and the Indian state, referred to as 'Bharat rajya'.
Court Proceedings and Petitioner's Request
During the hearing, Justice Samit Gopal permitted the petitioner, Simran Gupta of the Hindu Shakti Dal, to file a supplementary affidavit within two weeks. This affidavit must clearly state the grounds for seeking the registration of a case against Rahul Gandhi. However, Justice Gopal emphasized that the court was not issuing any interim order at this stage, maintaining a neutral stance pending further submissions.
Background of the Legal Challenge
The petition was filed to challenge an order from a Sambhal court that had rejected an application for registering an FIR against Gandhi over his alleged controversial remarks. The petitioner argued that Gandhi's statements hurt public sentiments across the country. The controversy stems from remarks reportedly made during the inauguration of the All-India Congress Committee (AICC) office in 2025, where Gandhi was quoted as saying, "We are now fighting the BJP, the RSS, and the Indian state itself."
Previous Court Decisions
Last year, the Sambhal court initially dismissed the petition seeking the FIR registration. A subsequent revision plea filed against this order was also rejected, prompting the applicant to escalate the matter to the Allahabad High Court. This legal journey highlights the persistent efforts to hold Gandhi accountable for his statements under judicial scrutiny.
Recent Hearing Details
On Wednesday, February 11, the matter came before Justice Samit Gopal's bench. During the proceedings, the additional government advocate pointed out that the petition had failed to disclose the specific grounds for challenging the impugned orders. In response, the petitioner's counsel requested a two-week extension to file a supplementary affidavit detailing these grounds.
The court allowed this request, directing that if such an affidavit is submitted, the office will restore it and place it on record by the next hearing date on March 11, 2026. This adjournment provides both parties time to prepare their cases thoroughly, ensuring a fair legal process moving forward.
