Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Allahabad HC Hears Plea on Rahul Gandhi's Assets
The Allahabad High Court had a private meeting to discuss a complaint against Rahul Gandhi.
A man named S Vignesh Shishir said Rahul Gandhi might have more money than he should.
The court asked some government groups to check this and tell them what they find.
The court will meet again on August 20 to talk more about it.
The order from this meeting is not on the court's website yet.
Allahabad High Court conducted an in-chamber hearing on a plea seeking a CBI and ED inquiry into Rahul Gandhi's alleged disproportionate assets.
The petitioner, S Vignesh Shishir, is a Karnataka BJP worker who levelled serious allegations against Gandhi.
The court directed several government agencies, including CBI and ED, to file their responses within eight weeks.
The next hearing is scheduled for August 20, although the case is shown to be listed on August 20 on the court's website.
The court's order was not available on the high court’s website till the filing of the story.
- Who
- Allahabad High Court, S Vignesh Shishir, Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Hearing on a plea seeking a CBI and ED inquiry into allegations of disproportionate assets against Rahul Gandhi
- When
- July 20, with the next listing on August 20
- Where
- Allahabad High Court, Lucknow bench
- Why
- To verify allegations of disproportionate assets and seek appropriate action
Petitioner's View
Respondent's View
Allegations of Disproportionate Assets
Petitioner's View
The petitioner, S Vignesh Shishir, alleges that Rahul Gandhi has accumulated disproportionate assets and seeks a CBI and ED inquiry.
Respondent's View
Rahul Gandhi's response to these allegations is not mentioned in the articles.
- Petitioner
- S Vignesh Shishir, a Karnataka BJP worker
- Respondent
- Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader
- Hearing Date
- July 20
- Next Listing Date
- August 20
- Agencies Involved
- CBI, ED, DoPT, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, SFIO
- Response Deadline
- Eight weeks from the last order