National Herald Case Twist: ED Submits Key Documents, Sonia-Rahul Face Fresh Trouble

National Herald Case Twist: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has presented two crucial documents in the National Herald money laundering case, intensifying troubles for Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The court to hear the matter on September 16.

New Delhi, August 24 – The National Herald case has taken a significant turn as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) presented two vital documents in the money laundering matter before the Special Judge at Rouse Avenue Court.

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Special Judge Vishal Gogne directed that these documents be shared with all proposed accused, including Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The next crucial hearing is scheduled for September 16.

Appearing on behalf of the ED, Additional Solicitor General SV Raju submitted two records – a 2014 complaint filed by Subramanian Swamy and a document dated June 30, 2021. Both documents have now been included in the case file.

On August 7, 2025, the court had earlier questioned the investigating officer regarding the role of the Gandhi family while seeking clarity on the contested documents.

The ED has argued that Congress donors were misled, and in some cases, promises of election tickets were allegedly made. It further dismissed the Gandhi family’s claim that they had no control over Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the original publisher of National Herald.

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Representing Rahul Gandhi, senior advocate RS Cheema contended that the Congress had no plans to sell AJL, but only to preserve it as a freedom struggle legacy. He accused the ED of ignoring AJL’s Memorandum of Association, which explicitly stated its policies were aligned with the Congress.

On behalf of Sonia Gandhi, advocate Manu Singhvi criticized the ED’s move as “unexpected and shocking,” asserting that the Young Indian Company’s only aim was to legally resolve AJL’s outstanding debt. He alleged that the reopening of the case was based on a personal complaint after years of dormancy.

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ED vs Gandhi family

Notably, in April 2025, the ED had already filed a prosecutable complaint under sections 44 and 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), leading to notices against seven important defendants, such as Sam Pitroda, Rahul Gandhi, and Sonia Gandhi.

With the submission of fresh documents, the political and legal troubles for the Gandhi family may deepen, as the case continues to unfold with high stakes for the Congress party.