National Herald: Court rejects ED money laundering case, cites no original FIR

• Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court refused to take cognizance of ED's money laundering charges in the National Herald case.
• The court stated ED's chargesheet was not based on a 'predicate offense' FIR, a prerequisite for money laundering charges.
• This decision offers significant relief to the Gandhi family, but the legal battle is not yet over.
• The Enforcement Directorate (ED) intends to appeal the court's ruling in a higher court.
• Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has filed a new FIR in the case, which could be crucial for future proceedings.

Why It Matters: Court rejects ED money laundering charges vs. Gandhis in National Herald case, citing legal flaws.