Overview

• The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi declined to issue notices to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case due to missing documents in the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet.
• Special Judge Vishal Gogne emphasized that the court must review and resolve deficiencies before deciding on issuing notices.
• The Enforcement Directorate argued that the new legal provisions require the accused to be heard before the court takes cognisance of the chargesheet.
• The ED assured the court of its transparency, stating it is giving the Gandhis an opportunity to present their stance before any formal action.
• The case, which involves allegations of laundering ₹988 crore, will be reconsidered by the court on May 2 after the ED addresses the highlighted deficiencies.