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National Herald Case: Delhi court declines to take cognisance of ED’s chargesheet against Rahul, Sonia, and others

December 16, 2025

A Delhi court has declined to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case, stating that the complaint was not maintainable as it was based on a private complaint rather than an FIR. The court has directed the ED to continue its investigation into the matter.

National Herald Case: Delhi court declines to take cognisance of ED’s chargesheet against Rahul, Sonia, and others

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Key Highlights

Delhi court refused to acknowledge ED's chargesheet against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi.
Court deemed the ED's complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act as not maintainable.
The case was based on a private complaint, not a First Information Report (FIR).
The court has instructed the ED to carry on with further investigation.

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National Herald Case: Delhi court declines to take cognisance of ED’s chargesheet against Rahul, Sonia, and others

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