The Sessions Court at Rouse Avenue has issued a notice to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on a revision petition challenging a Magistrate’s order that dismissed a complaint regarding her alleged wrongful inclusion in the electoral rolls of 1980-81.

Sessions Judge Vishal Gogne passed the direction on Tuesday after hearing preliminary submissions from the revisionist, advocate Vikas Tripathi. The Court has also summoned the Trial Court Record (TCR) to comprehensively assess the legal issues raised and listed the matter for further hearing on January 6.

The Controversy: Citizenship and Voter Registration

The legal challenge centers on allegations that Sonia Gandhi’s name was entered into the electoral rolls before she formally acquired Indian citizenship.

Representing the revisionist, Senior

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