Raebareli, Dec. 4 -- The Special MP-MLA Court in Raebareli has admitted a criminal plea filed by a Karnataka-based leader alleging that Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi holds British citizenship in violation of Indian law.

The petition claimed that several offences may have been committed under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Foreigners Act, Passport Act, and other relevant statutes.

Taking cognisance of the complaint, the court has directed the Kotwali police station to submit a detailed report on the status of the investigation carried out so far in connection with the alleged citizenship matter.

The case, registered as Case No. 3156/2025, will now be taken up for the next hearing on December 5, when the court is ex...