Tensions are high in legal circles as a Delhi court gears up for Saturday’s hearing on explosive claims against Congress stalwart Sonia Gandhi regarding her voter registration history. The petition by advocate Vikas Tripathi seeks to overturn a magistrate’s refusal to order a probe into her name’s appearance in the 1980 New Delhi voter list, years before her official Indian citizenship in 1983.
Allegations center on forged documentation enabling the entry, deemed a grave offense. Noted is a 1982 removal and post-1983 restoration, fueling legitimacy concerns over the initial inclusion.
Special Judge Vishal Gogne’s December 9, 2025, order from Rouse Avenue marked a breakthrough, issuing summons to Gandhi and Delhi Police after the September 11 magistrate ruling cited Article 329 restrictions on judicial interference in elections.
In rebuttal, Gandhi’s counsel branded the move as malicious politics bereft of proof. They stressed no reliable evidence supports forgery, with citizenship queries exclusive to the government and voter issues to the Election Commission.
Beyond the courtroom drama, this petition spotlights vulnerabilities in voter verification systems and the interplay of law with politics. Expect intense debates, evidentiary reviews, and a ruling that could influence future electoral litigations. As India navigates its democratic ethos, such cases remind us of the imperative for unassailable electoral integrity.