Delhi Court Reopens Inquiry into Alleged Voter List Forgery Involving Sonia Gandhi

In a significant procedural reversal, a Delhi special judge nullified a magistrate's decision that had dismissed a complaint alleging that Sonia Gandhi's inclusion in electoral rolls was the result of forged documents. Judge Vishal Gogne, speaking from the Rouse Avenue Court, criticized the prior order as both non-speaking on the case facts and a manifest error of law. He noted that the magistrate had not given the Delhi Police investigating officer sufficient opportunity to submit a status report.

The matter, which originates from a time before Gandhi became an Indian citizen, will now be reconsidered by the magistrate, with a fresh hearing slated for September 29. The court's directive aims to ensure a thorough examination of the forgery allegations.