New FIR Filed Against Gandhi Duo, Others in National Herald Money Laundering Probe
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The Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has filed a fresh First Information Report (FIR) in the National Herald money laundering case, naming six individuals, including Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, as accused. This development comes after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a complaint with the EOW. Meanwhile, a Delhi court has adjourned its decision on taking cognisance of the ED's chargesheet, which names several senior Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED has alleged financial irregularities involving Associated Journals Ltd (AJL), the original publisher of the National Herald. The court is set to pronounce its order on December 16. In a significant observation, the judge noted that the accused have a right to be heard before any decision on cognisance is taken, as per Section 223 of the new criminal law (BNSS). This provision, the judge said, strengthens fairness and transparency in criminal proceedings. The National Herald case originated from a complaint filed by former MP Subramanian Swamy, alleging misuse of funds by Congress leaders and companies linked to AJL. The predicate offence, already under trial at Rouse Avenue Court, includes IPC Sections 403, 406, 420, and 120B, and must be heard in the same court as the money laundering case, as per PMLA rules.
