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4d ago

Delhi Court Issues Notices to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in National Herald Case

The court affirmed their right to be heard, setting the next hearing for May 8, following ED's chargesheet alleging money laundering and criminal conspiracy.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi at Central Hall, Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi.
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Overview

  • A Delhi court issued formal notices to Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case, marking a significant procedural step.
  • Special Judge Vishal Gogne emphasized the accused's right to be heard, describing it as essential to ensuring a fair trial.
  • The Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet accuses the Gandhis of orchestrating a criminal conspiracy to acquire Associated Journals Limited assets worth over ₹2,000 crore through Young Indian for a nominal ₹50 lakh.
  • The chargesheet values the alleged proceeds of crime at ₹988 crore, with the ED claiming Congress extended an unsecured ₹90 crore loan to AJL, later assigned to Young Indian.
  • Congress leaders continue to denounce the case as politically motivated, alleging misuse of investigative agencies for targeting opposition figures.