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National Herald money-laundering case (ED)
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- What
- The ED’s case accusing Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others of conspiracy and money laundering over the acquisition of Associated Journals Limited, which published the National Herald newspaper, through Young Indian
- Status
- The trial court held on 16 December 2025 that taking cognisance was impermissible in law as the case was not founded on an FIR; the High Court issued notice on the ED’s challenge on 22 December 2025 and listed it for 12 October 2026
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- Enforcement Directorate (ED) / Brought the case; challenging the refusal to take cognisance / National Herald money-laundering case (ED)Allegation
- The ED accuses Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, the late Congress leaders Motilal Vora and Oscar Fernandes, Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda and Young Indian of conspiracy and money laundering, alleging they acquired properties worth about Rs 2,000 crore belonging to Associated Journals Limited. In the High Court it argues the trial court order gives a “hall pass” to money launderers. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, for the ED, urged an early hearing.22 Sep 2026 · PTI (via ETV Bharat) · National Herald Case: Delhi HC To Hear ED's Plea Against Trial Court Order On Oct 12
- Sonia Gandhi / Accused by the ED; trial court refused cognisance, 16 December 2025 / National Herald money-laundering case (ED)Allegation
- The trial court’s 16 December 2025 order held that cognisance of the ED’s complaint was “impermissible in law” as it was not founded on an FIR, but a private complaint by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy. The High Court issued notice to the Gandhis on 22 December 2025, and the Gandhis filed their replies. Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Singhvi appeared for the Gandhis.22 Sep 2026 · PTI (via ETV Bharat) · National Herald Case: Delhi HC To Hear ED's Plea Against Trial Court Order On Oct 12
- Rahul Gandhi / Accused by the ED; trial court refused cognisance, 16 December 2025 / National Herald money-laundering case (ED)Allegation
- The ED alleges that the Gandhis held 76 per cent of the shares in Young Indian, which “fraudulently” took the assets of Associated Journals Limited in exchange for a Rs 90 crore loan. The trial court refused to take cognisance of the ED’s complaint, and the High Court issued notice on the ED’s challenge.22 Sep 2026 · PTI (via ETV Bharat) · National Herald Case: Delhi HC To Hear ED's Plea Against Trial Court Order On Oct 12
- Delhi High Court / Listed the ED’s challenge for 12 October 2026 / National Herald money-laundering case (ED)