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Rahul Gandhi moves Supreme Court against High Court order in assets case
Rahul Gandhi moves Supreme Court against High Court order in assets case
Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has moved the Supreme Court challenging Allahabad High Court orders that directed the CBI and ED to verify allegations of disproportionate assets against…
The Story in Brief
Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has moved the Supreme Court challenging Allahabad High Court orders that directed the CBI and ED to verify allegations of disproportionate assets against him. The matter is listed for hearing before a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant on August 17. Gandhi has also filed a transfer petition seeking to shift the proceedings from the Allahabad High Court to the Delhi High Court.
The Allahabad High Court, on July 20, expressed dissatisfaction with the CBI's earlier affidavit and directed a senior officer to personally file a fresh status report. The court noted the ED had initiated steps. The case originated from a petition by Karnataka-based BJP worker S Vignesh Shishir, who earlier alleged Gandhi holds dual citizenship. The High Court had been hearing the matter in-chamber, citing its sensitive nature.
The Indian Opinion
The Allahabad HC’s insistence on a fresh CBI affidavit feeds the charge of judicial activism against a political rival, while the gravity of disproportionate assets allegations demands serious inquiry. Both sides have plausible narratives, but the August 17 Supreme Court hearing will test whether the HC overstepped or merely insisted on due diligence. The real question: will the SC uphold the HC’s scrutiny or clip its wings?
Sources (2): newindianexpress.com, timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
