Delhi Court to Hear Revision Petition Against Sonia Gandhi Over Electoral Roll Allegations

New Delhi, April 2026 : A Delhi court is scheduled to hear a criminal revision petition against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Saturday, concerning allegations related to the inclusion of her name in the electoral rolls prior to acquiring Indian citizenship. The matter, which has drawn legal and political attention, comes up for further proceedings after partial hearings in previous sessions.

The petition, filed by advocate Vikas Tripathi, seeks the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) and a detailed investigation into the alleged irregularities. The petitioner has already concluded his arguments, while the defence submissions on behalf of Sonia Gandhi remain incomplete and are expected to continue during the hearing.

During earlier proceedings on March 30, the Rouse Avenue Court adjourned the matter after hearing arguments in part, granting time for the defence to present its case. The hearing was subsequently scheduled for April 18.

In his submissions, counsel for the petitioner argued that the case involves serious allegations, including the possibility of a foreign national making a declaration for inclusion in the electoral rolls. He contended that such an inclusion could not have occurred without the use of forged or fabricated documents. The petitioner further stated that certified copies of electoral rolls had been obtained and submitted before the court, claiming these documents prima facie indicate the use of false declarations, thereby warranting a thorough investigation into alleged forgery and fraud.

On the other hand, Sonia Gandhi has strongly opposed the revision petition, describing the allegations as politically motivated and lacking any factual basis. In her response, she maintained that the claims are founded on misleading and incorrect information. She further argued that matters related to citizenship fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of the Central government, while disputes concerning electoral rolls are under the purview of the Election Commission of India.

Additionally, Gandhi’s defence emphasized that no credible documentary evidence has been presented to substantiate the allegations of fraud or forgery. The plea, according to her legal team, amounts to an abuse of the judicial process and should not be entertained.

The case traces back to an earlier order dated December 9, 2025, when Special Judge Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue Court agreed to examine the revision plea and issued notices to Sonia Gandhi and the Delhi Police. The court had then listed the matter for further hearing.

Previously, a Magistrate Court had dismissed the complaint seeking an FIR, observing that judicial intervention in such matters could lead to unwarranted encroachment into areas reserved for constitutional authorities. The court cited Article 329 of the Constitution, which restricts judicial interference in electoral matters outside the framework of election petitions.

The issue has also sparked political debate, with rival parties exchanging allegations. While some leaders have pointed to the case as an example of purported electoral irregularities, others have dismissed the claims as baseless and politically driven.

As the hearing resumes, the court is expected to consider the remaining arguments of the defence before deciding the future course of action in this contentious legal matter.