The Supreme Court has instructed the Allahabad High Court to halt proceedings on a disproportionate assets case concerning Rahul Gandhi.
The Supreme Court has also ordered the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate to refrain from submitting any reports to the High Court regarding this case.
This action by the Supreme Court follows a petition filed by Rahul Gandhi challenging the Allahabad High Court's previous order on the matter.
Rahul Gandhi at Parliament complex in New Delhii. Photo: PTI
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Allahabad High Court not to proceed with a disproportionate assets case against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.
The top court also directed the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate not to submit any report before the high court in connection with the case.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana took note of submissions by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Gandhi.
The bench issued notices to Karnataka resident S Vignesh Shishir, who had filed the plea before the high court, as well as the CBI and the ED.
The Supreme Court was hearing Gandhi's plea challenging the Allahabad High Court's order in the case.
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