September 1, 2025

Hold your breath! Rahul Gandhi is back in the legal ring, challenging a court order that wants to reopen a case against him. Here's the spicy scoop: In September 2024, during a visit to the US, Rahul Gandhi said, “the environment in India is not good for Sikhs.” Oh boy, did this statement stir the pot! Many called it “provocative and divisive,” sparking protests in India. Nageshwar Mishra from Varanasi wasn’t happy. He rushed to the Sarnath police station, Varanasi, seeking an FIR against Rahul Gandhi. When police wouldn’t register the FIR, Mishra pushed the matter into the courts. On November 28, 2024, the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) MP-MLA court in Varanasi rejected Mishra’s application. The reason? The ACJM said since Rahul’s speech happened in the US, this court has no power over the case—it’s outside its limits. But wait, the drama thickens! On July 21, 2025, a special MP/MLA court in Varanasi shocked everyone by overturning the ACJM’s decision. It told the ACJM to hear the application again, giving Mishra a fresh shot at getting that FIR registered. Unhappy with this twist, Rahul Gandhi took the fight to the Allahabad High Court. He has filed a revision petition calling the special court’s order "wrong, illegal and without jurisdiction." The High Court, led by Justice Sameer Jain, is set to hear the case on September 1, 2025. So, what’s next? Will Rahul Gandhi succeed in stopping the FIR or will the courts take a tough stand on those fiery words? Stay tuned, because this courtroom drama in Varanasi and Allahabad is far from over!

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