Delhi High Court Delays Hearing in National Herald Money Laundering Case
The Delhi High Court has postponed the hearing in the National Herald money laundering case, which involves prominent Congress leaders including Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. The case, initially set for discussion, will now be heard on May 25. The Enforcement Directorate is challenging a trial court's decision that dismissed the charge sheet against the leaders. The ED alleges a conspiracy involving significant financial irregularities linked to the Gandhi family and others. This case continues to attract attention as it unfolds in the legal arena.
| Apr 20, 2026, 19:42 IST
Hearing Postponed by Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court did not proceed with the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea regarding the National Herald money laundering case on Monday. The case was scheduled to be heard by Justice Swarn Kanta Sharma's bench. Reports indicate that the hearing has now been rescheduled for May 25. The agency approached the High Court to challenge the trial court's previous ruling, which had declined to take cognizance of the charge sheet filed against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and several others.
Notice Issued to Gandhi Family and Others
Notice Issued to Gandhi Family and Others
Previously, on December 22, the High Court had issued notices to the Gandhi family and several others concerning both the main petition and the ED's request to stay the trial court's order from December 16, 2025. The trial court had ruled that taking cognizance of the agency's complaint was 'legally incorrect' as it was not based on any FIR. In addition to the Gandhi family, notices were also sent to Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, Young Indian, Dotex Merchandise Private Limited, and Sunil Bhandari.
ED Accuses of Conspiracy and Financial Irregularities
ED Accuses of Conspiracy and Financial Irregularities
The ED has alleged that Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and the late Congress leaders Motilal Vora and Oscar Fernandes were part of a conspiracy related to money laundering. The agency's complaint also names Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, and Young Indian. According to the ED, approximately ₹2,000 crores worth of assets belonging to Associated Journals Limited were allegedly acquired through illicit means. It is claimed that the Gandhi family held a 76% stake in Young Indian, which fraudulently seized AGL's assets in exchange for a loan of ₹90 crores.