India, April 17 -- The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Friday said allegations that Rahul Gandhi holds dual citizenship warrant an inquiry.

The court directed the Uttar Pradesh government to either conduct the investigation itself or refer the matter to a central agency.

Petition challenges lower court order

The direction came while hearing a petition filed by BJP worker S Vignesh Shishir, who challenged a January 28 order of a special MP/MLA court in Lucknow.

The lower court had refused to order registration of an FIR, stating it did not have the authority to decide matters related to citizenship.

Serious legal provisions cited

The petitioner has sought a detailed probe and FIR under multiple laws, including the Bharat...