US EditionDelhi court refuses to take cognizance of National Herald money laundering case against Rahul Gandhi, others: Here's why
- On Tuesday, the Rouse Avenue Court, New Delhi declined to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet in the National Herald case, with Special Judge Vishal Gogne ruling the PMLA complaint was not maintainable.
- The case originates from a 2012 complaint by Dr Subramanian Swamy, and after the CBI refused to register an FIR, the ED opened an ECIR and filed its chargesheet on April 9 this year.
- The ED's chargesheet names Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, Young Indian, and Dotex Merchandise and alleges 99% of AJL's shares transferred for Rs 50 lakh, with assets over Rs 2,000 crore acquired after a Rs 90 crore loan.
- Special Judge Vishal Gogne declared `Complaint dismissed` while noting the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing registered a fresh FIR; the court allowed the Enforcement Directorate to continue its probe and the ED said it would appeal.
- The Congress welcomed the court's decision as relief for Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, criticised the ED probe as political targeting, and said the judgment vindicated their stance.
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"Victory Of Truth Is Certain": Mallikarjun Kharge On National Herald Verdict
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday reacted strongly to a local Delhi court's decision refusing to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) chargesheet in the National Herald money laundering case.
Indian Express
Avenue MailNational Herald case: Court refuses to take cognizance of ED complaint against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi
The court said it is founded on a complaint by a public person, Dr Subramanian Swamy, and not on an FIR, so cognizance is impermissible in law.
The New Indian Express
Delhi court refuses to take cognisance of ED chargesheet against Gandhis in National Herald case
Special Judge Vishal Gogne observed that the ED’s chargesheet was based on a private complaint rather than an FIR for a scheduled offence, making it legally ina
National Herald Case: Delhi court refuses to take cognisance of ED chargesheet against Gandhis - The Tribune
The ED has accused Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, as well as late party leaders Motilal Vora and Oscar Fernandes, along with Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, and a private company, Young Indian, of conspiracy and money laundering.
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