Swamy Seeks Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship Revocation as PIL, High Court Responds

The Delhi High Court considered BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea to treat his request for the cancelation of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship as a public interest litigation (PIL). The court questioned Swamy's standing and whether any enforceable constitutional rights were involved. The matter is now listed before the PIL bench.

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday deliberated on BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea, which sought to classify his demand for revoking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship as a public interest litigation (PIL).

Justice Sanjeev Narula questioned Swamy's standing to file such a plea, asking him to clarify his legally permissible right in the matter. The judge noted that the issue could be considered a public interest if it didn't involve enforceable constitutional rights.

Swamy argued that the court had the power to treat his plea as a PIL, emphasizing that he had no personal stake in the matter. He pointed out that despite the Ministry of Home Affairs acknowledging his complaint and seeking Gandhi's response, no significant action had been taken. The court has now directed the case to be listed before the PIL bench for further hearing on September 26.

(With inputs from agencies.)