Prospective Accused Must Be Heard? Dictated Order Directing FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Withheld: Allahabad High Court
A significant legal development took place before the Allahabad High Court where the court examined whether a prospective accused must be given a hearing before directing registration of an FIR. The case involves Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, and raises important questions under Section 528 BNSS and principles of natural justice. Background of the petition The matter arose from a petition filed by S. Vignesh Shishir, a…