Delhi High Court to hear ED plea against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case
Delhi High Court to hear ED plea against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case
ED argues it has enough material to proceed with a trial in the National Herald money laundering case, seeking cognizance of charges against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others.
The Delhi High Court will on Monday, April 20, 2026, hear an Enforcement Directorate plea challenging a trial court’s order that refused to take cognizance of its charge sheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others in the National Herald-linked money laundering case. The hearing will be before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma.
The ED contends that there is sufficient material to proceed with a trial and to frame charges, naming individuals and entities connected to the case, including Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, Young Indian, Dotex Merchandise Pvt. Ltd., and Sunil Bhandari. The agency has argued that the earlier order denying cognizance should be set aside so that the investigation and prosecution can advance.
This matter has occupied Indian courts for years, with the trial court’s earlier stance fueling further legal battle as the ED presses for cognizance and a full trial. The case revolves around allegations of conspiracy and money laundering linked to the National Herald matter, a development that has drawn significant political attention in recent years. The court’s forthcoming decision could shape the trajectory of the prosecution and the broader legal process surrounding this high-profile case.
