The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a revision plea filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, challenging an earlier order of the MP/MLA Special Court in Varanasi. The matter stems from remarks he made during a visit to the United States in 2024, where he spoke about the religious rights of Sikhs in India.
In his speech, Gandhi had said the real issue was whether Sikhs in India were truly free to wear a turban, a kada, or visit a gurdwara. The comments triggered a major political storm at the time.
Following this, a resident of Varanasi, Nageshwar Mishra, sought legal action against him. Initially, the additional chief judicial magistrate rejected the request, noting that the speech had been delivered outside India and therefore did not fall within its jurisdiction. However, the Special Court for MPs and MLAs later allowed Mishra&rsquo;s plea, instructing the lower court to review the matter again.
Gandhi then moved the High Court, contending that the special court&rsquo;s decision was unlawful and beyond its powers. With the High Court now rejecting his revision plea, the case is set to proceed before the MP/MLA court in Varanasi.

HC rejects Rahul Gandhi’s plea in Varanasi case

Allahabad HC dismisses Gandhi’s challenge; case to proceed in MP/MLA court Varanasi

HC rejects Rahul Gandhi’s plea in Varanasi case

Allahabad HC dismisses Gandhi’s challenge; case to proceed in MP/MLA court Varanasi

September 26, 2025 | 20:47 IST