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National Herald Case: Why the Court's Rejection Is a Victory for Congress

A Delhi court has dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's complaint in the National Herald money laundering case. Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has welcomed this decision as a victory for truth. He accused the Modi government of fabricating the case to target the Gandhi family politically. The court found the ED's complaint was not maintainable as police were already investigating the matter.

Key Points: Ashok Gehlot Welcomes Court Decision in National Herald Case

  • Delhi court refused to take cognisance of the ED's money laundering complaint
  • Gehlot called the case a false and fabricated attempt to tarnish the Gandhi family
  • The judge cited an existing Delhi Police FIR as making the ED's case premature
  • The case involved allegations of acquiring AJL properties worth around Rs 2,000 crore
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Ashok Gehlot welcomes court's decision in National Herald case

Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot hails the Delhi court's decision to reject the ED's complaint against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.

"Today, the judiciary has made everything crystal clear. Ultimately, truth has prevailed. - Ashok Gehlot"

Jaipur, Dec 16

Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has welcomed the decision of Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court in the National Herald case, calling it a clear victory of truth over 'misuse' of power.

He said that by rejecting the Enforcement Directorate’s complaint against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, the court has made it unequivocally clear that no case of money laundering under the PMLA is made out.

“We have maintained from the very beginning that this was a false and fabricated case, deliberately created by the Modi government with the sole intention of tarnishing the image of the Gandhi family,” Gehlot said.

He added that this is precisely why, a few days ago, the ED hurriedly got an FIR registered with the Delhi Police. “Ever since the charge sheet was filed, the ED knew there was no substance in the case. Acting under pressure from the Modi government, the agency has now been embarrassed in court,” he stated.

“Today, the judiciary has made everything crystal clear. Ultimately, truth has prevailed,” Ashok Gehlot said.

A Delhi court on Tuesday refused to take cognisance of the National Herald money laundering case against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

Special Judge (PC Act) Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue Court said the complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act was not maintainable as it was based on a private complaint and not a First Information Report.

Besides the Gandhis, Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, Young Indian, Dotex Merchandise, and Sunil Bhandari were also named as accused by the Enforcement Directorate.

Reading out the operative part of the order, the judge said that the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing has already lodged an FIR in the case, and hence it will be premature to adjudicate on the ED's arguments in the case based on merits.

The Enforcement Directorate has accused Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, as well as late Motilal Vora and Oscar Fernandes, Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, and Young Indian, of conspiracy and money laundering.

It is alleged that the accused acquired properties valued at approximately Rs 2,000 crore belonging to Associated Journals Limited (AJL), which published the National Herald newspaper.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally, some good news! For years, the Gandhi family has been targeted with one fake case after another. This is a clear message that institutions cannot be misused for political vendetta. Satyameva Jayate! 🙏
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Rohit P
The court only said the ED's complaint wasn't maintainable on a technicality—because the police FIR already exists. It didn't say they are innocent. The case is still alive with the Economic Offences Wing. Let's not celebrate too early.
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Sarah B
As an observer, the back-and-forth is exhausting. If the case has no merit, it should be dismissed conclusively. If there is wrongdoing, it should be proven. This perpetual legal limbo helps no one and erodes trust in all institutions—the courts, the agencies, and the political class.
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Vikram M
Gehlot is right. The timing of these cases always coincides with elections or when the opposition gains momentum. It's become a predictable pattern. The ED's credibility is taking a hit with these repeated setbacks in court.
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Karthik V
Rs 2000 crore property! That's the heart of the matter. Whether it's the ED or the police, someone needs to properly investigate how public trust and party assets were handled. Justice delayed is justice denied for the common citizen.

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