Shishir’s legal challenge centres on claims that Gandhi, while listed as director and company secretary of the UK-registered firm Backops Ltd, declared himself a British citizen—a declaration he allegedly concealed in election affidavits since 2004. He says fresh evidence prompted the Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow bench to reopen the matter.
Following the reopening, authorities sought documentation through a Right to Information request regarding Rahul Gandhi’s purported UK passport and exchanges between India and UK officials. Shishir said he received confirmation from British authorities via the Indian government in May 2025.
The case has already seen several judicial developments. In March 2025, the High Court granted the Centre a four-week deadline to respond to the petition, after which the Centre wrote to UK authorities seeking clarification. In April, the court again asked for a response, setting a new deadline of 5 May. However, the petition was disposed of when the Centre failed to set a clear timeline, leaving the petitioner free to pursue other remedies.
Shishir then filed a review petition, submitting new evidence that he claims includes videos and documents from London, Vietnam and Uzbekistan. Shortly afterwards, the High Court reopened the case. The investigation has also drawn attention from the Central Bureau of Investigation’s Anti-Corruption Branch II in New Delhi.
The renewed legal activity now centres on the Raebareli police’s notice, which requires Shishir to present his evidence for further investigation. He has indicated a readiness to cooperate and provide the material in person.