India, Sept. 26 -- The Allahabad High Court has reportedly dismissed a petition by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi against an order of the MP/MLA Special Court in Varanasi. The special court's order was related to a statement Rahul Gandhi made in the US last year, commenting on religious freedom of Sikhs in India.

According to news agency ANI, the Allahabad HC dismissed a revision plea Gandhi had filed challenging the Varanasi court's acceptance of a petition filed against him.

The high court's move means the case can now proceed to the MP/MLA Court in Varanasi.

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