Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing registers a new FIR against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi over alleged financial irregularities in the National Herald case. Charges include criminal conspiracy and cheating

In a significant legal development, the Delhi Police Economic Offences Wing has registered a fresh FIR against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in connection with the National Herald case. The complaint originates from information shared by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under Section 66(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. (All details based on original article.)

The FIR, lodged on October 3, lists six individuals and three companies as accused. Those named include Sam Pitroda and entities such as Associated Journals Ltd (AJL), Young Indian, and Dotex Merchandise Pvt Ltd. (From original content.) The case alleges that Young Indian acquired control of AJL publisher of the National Herald—by paying ₹50 lakh, despite the company’s assets reportedly being valued at nearly ₹2,000 crore. (Figures solely based on the input text.)

Investigators claim that ₹1 crore transferred from Dotex to Young Indian was critical to facilitating the takeover. The FIR includes charges under Sections 120B (criminal conspiracy), 406 (criminal breach of trust), 403 (dishonest misappropriation), and 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code. (All legal references from the original content.)

• The case, already a subject of intense political scrutiny, may influence upcoming legal proceedings and sharpen debate over financial practices within political organisations.

• It could prompt political parties to adopt stricter compliance measures, especially when dealing with asset-linked transactions.

• Observers indicate that while the FIR marks a legal escalation, any impact on political dynamics will depend on the course of investigation and court proceedings.