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Delhi Court Delays Notices to Gandhis in National Herald Case Over Missing ED Documents

The court has directed the Enforcement Directorate to address procedural gaps in its chargesheet before deciding on issuing notices to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi; the next hearing is set for May 2.

The Congress Party has condemned the charges made against Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and other party leaders in the National Herald money laundering case
Special judge Vishal Gogne at the Rouse Avenue court granted ED — which had submitted its complaint (the agency’s equivalent to a charge sheet) in the case on April 9 — three days’ time to rectify the documents. (ANI PHOTO)
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Overview

  • A Delhi court declined to issue notices to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case, citing deficiencies in the ED's chargesheet.
  • Special Judge Vishal Gogne instructed the Enforcement Directorate to submit missing documents and rectify procedural issues before the court considers further action.
  • The ED argued that notices are necessary under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to hear the accused before cognisance of the chargesheet is taken.
  • The chargesheet alleges that Young Indian, controlled by the Gandhis, acquired Associated Journals Limited's assets worth ₹2,000 crore for ₹50 lakh, leading to accusations of laundering ₹988 crore.
  • The court has scheduled the next hearing for May 2, 2025, to evaluate the ED’s compliance with the procedural requirements.