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**Summary:**

The Allahabad High Court dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s plea challenging a lower court’s order regarding an FIR request against him. The FIR request stemmed from remarks Gandhi allegedly made in the U.S. about the situation of Sikhs in India. A Varanasi resident filed the complaint, but the initial application was rejected as the speech occurred outside of Indian jurisdiction. A higher court reversed this decision, ordering a fresh hearing, which Gandhi appealed to the Allahabad High Court. That appeal has now been denied.

**News Article:**

**Allahabad High Court Rejects Rahul Gandhi’s Plea Over U.S. Speech**

*Prayagraj, September 26, 2025* – The Allahabad High Court today dismissed a petition filed by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, upholding an order from a Varanasi court that directed a magistrate to reconsider a request for a First Information Report (FIR) against him. The FIR request is related to comments Mr. Gandhi allegedly made in the United States concerning the environment for Sikhs in India.

The case originated in September 2024 when Varanasi resident Nageshwar Mishra filed a complaint alleging that Mr. Gandhi stated during a U.S. program that India was not a good place for Sikhs. Mr. Mishra claimed that the statement caused protests and was divisive.

The initial application for an FIR was rejected by the Varanasi MP/MLA Sessions Court in November 2024, citing a lack of jurisdiction as the speech occurred on foreign soil. However, a higher court overturned this decision and ordered the magistrate court to rehear the matter. Mr. Gandhi then appealed this decision to the Allahabad High Court, leading to today’s ruling.

Senior Advocate Gopal Chaturvedi, representing Mr. Gandhi, argued that the original complaint lacked a specific date for the alleged statement. Additional Advocate General Manish Goel countered that the High Court should examine whether a prima facie case existed and that a statement made on foreign soil by a prominent Indian leader warranted investigation.

The High Court’s decision means the magistrate court will now proceed with a fresh hearing to determine whether to register an FIR against Mr. Gandhi. The case has drawn significant attention, raising questions about the extent of Indian jurisdiction over statements made abroad by its citizens.

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