Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court is set to hear a plea against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the long-running National Herald case, where ED alleges ₹2,000+ crore money laundering via Young Indian Pvt Ltd acquiring Associated Journals’ assets.
Case Background
ED claims Sonia-Rahul (76% stakeholders) used notional ₹90 lakh loans to seize ₹5,000 crore properties meant for Congress’ National Herald newspaper revival. Trial court previously dismissed ED chargesheet sans FIR; agency appeals cognisance refusal.
Today’s Hearing
Matter listed before MP/MLA court; ED pushes conspiracy/fraud charges post-Supreme Court scrutiny. Gandhis deny wrongdoing, terming it political vendetta—next big date after multiple stays/dismissals since 2015 Swamy complaint.
Political Heat
Congress cries “Modi revenge”; BJP highlights “looted public assets.” Hearing could summon leaders or fast-track trial amid 2029 election optics.
