National Herald case
34 Congress MLAs Temporarily Suspended in Chhattisgarh Assembly Over Allegations of Investigative Agency Misuse
Dec 17, 2025 10:19 pm CST
The Chhattisgarh Assembly witnessed turmoil as 34 Congress MLAs were suspended after protesting alleged misuse of probe agencies by the government. Former CM Bhupesh Baghel claimed investigative bodies were being weaponized to target opposition, citing his son's ED arrest and manipulation of witness statements. The suspension was later revoked after Congress members, who had entered wearing "Satyamev Jayate" posters, walked out following failed attempts to discuss their adjournment motion.
Delhi Court Rules ED's National Herald Case Against Gandhi Family Invalid Without Proper FIR
Dec 17, 2025 12:10 am CST
A Delhi court has dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's money laundering case against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and five others in the National Herald matter, ruling that prosecution under PMLA requires an FIR for the scheduled offense rather than a private complaint. The 117-page judgment by Special Judge Vishal Gogne provides relief to the Congress leaders by establishing that the ED's investigation, which began without a formal FIR, was "impermissible in law."
Delhi Court Rejects ED's National Herald Case Against Gandhi Family: Kharge Calls It "Victory Of Truth"
Dec 16, 2025 09:25 pm CST
A Delhi court has refused to take cognizance of the Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others in the National Herald money laundering case, ruling it was improperly based on a private complaint rather than an FIR. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge celebrated the decision as defeating a "conspiracy hatched with malicious intent of political revenge" by the Modi government.
Delhi Court Rejects ED's Money Laundering Case Against Gandhis in National Herald Matter
Dec 16, 2025 03:12 pm CST
A Delhi court has refused to recognize the Enforcement Directorate's money laundering case against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and five others related to the National Herald newspaper. The Rouse Avenue Court ruled the case inadmissible as it stemmed from a private complaint by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy rather than an official FIR, while allowing the ED to continue its investigation.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Shocked by EOW Notice in National Herald Case Investigation
Dec 06, 2025 05:19 pm CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expresses shock over Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing notice in the National Herald case, claiming harassment despite previously providing all details to the Enforcement Directorate. He plans to challenge the notice in court, alleging it's an attempt to target Congress leadership.
Delhi Police Issues Notice to D K Shivakumar in National Herald Investigation: Financial Details Sought
Dec 06, 2025 02:44 am CST
The Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing has issued a notice to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar seeking financial details related to the National Herald case involving Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. The notice requests information about bank transfers to Young Indian, with a December 19 deadline for compliance. Sources claim Shivakumar is being politically targeted for his Congress loyalty.
Sonia and Rahul Gandhi Face Criminal Conspiracy Charges in National Herald Case: BJP and Congress Exchange Accusations
Dec 01, 2025 03:06 pm CST
A fresh FIR has been filed against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and other Congress leaders in the long-running National Herald case, with criminal conspiracy charges related to alleged money laundering. As Parliament's winter session begins, both BJP and Congress trade accusations, with the opposition calling it "political vendetta" while the ruling party claims it's addressing corruption involving assets worth thousands of crores originally belonging to a freedom fighter-founded newspaper.
Rahul and Sonia Gandhi Charged with Criminal Conspiracy in National Herald Money Laundering Case
Nov 30, 2025 12:12 pm CST
Senior Congress leaders Rahul and Sonia Gandhi face criminal conspiracy charges in the National Herald money laundering case, as a new FIR filed by Delhi Police alleges fraudulent takeover of Associated Journals Limited worth Rs 2,000 crore. The ED claims proceeds of crime exceed Rs 5,000 crore, with investigation uncovering fake donations, fabricated rent payments, and non-genuine advertisements connected to Young Indian company.
Delhi Court Set to Rule on ED Chargesheet in National Herald Money Laundering Case Against Congress Leaders
Nov 29, 2025 01:55 am CST
A Delhi court will decide on Saturday whether to proceed with the Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders in the National Herald money laundering case. The case involves allegations of unlawfully acquiring control of assets worth over Rs 2,000 crore through Young Indian for just Rs 50 lakh.