Allahabad HC Rejects Rahul Gandhi’s Plea In US Sikhs Remarks Case, Varanasi Court Proceedings To Continue
Allahabad High Court rejects Rahul Gandhi’s plea in his US Sikhs remarks case. The matter will now proceed in the Varanasi MP/MLA Special Court.
In a significant legal development, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s petition challenging a Varanasi special court’s decision to admit a revision petition against him. This ruling clears the path for the revision petition to move forward in the Varanasi MP/MLA court.
The controversy traces back to remarks Rahul Gandhi made during a three-day visit to the United States in 2024. Speaking at an event in Virginia, he claimed that Sikhs in India face restrictions on wearing turbans or the kara (steel bracelet) and are barred from entering gurdwaras. “The fight (in India) is about whether a Sikh is going to be allowed to wear a turban…whether a Sikh will be allowed to wear a kara or go to the gurdwara. That’s what the fight is about, and it’s not just for Sikhs, but for all religions,” he had stated.
Following these remarks, a petition was filed against him on November 28, 2024. The MP/MLA Court initially dismissed the case after a hearing. However, Nageshwar Mishra subsequently filed a revision petition in the Varanasi Sessions Court. The Special Judge of the MP/MLA Court admitted the revision petition on July 21, 2025, prompting Rahul Gandhi to approach the Allahabad High Court.
After hearing arguments from both sides, the High Court reserved its verdict on September 3 and has now rejected Rahul Gandhi’s plea, allowing the revision petition to proceed in the lower court.
This development adds a new chapter to the ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding Rahul Gandhi’s overseas remarks, raising questions about political accountability and freedom of speech. The case is expected to attract intense attention as it moves forward in Varanasi.
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