National Herald Case: Gandhis Get Partial Relief, ED Probe Continues

• Delhi trial court refused to take cognizance of ED's money laundering complaint against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi.
• ED challenged this verdict in Delhi High Court, seeking review and continuation of investigation.
• Rouse Avenue Court declined to proceed with trial due to technical reasons but allowed ED to continue investigation independently.
• The court clarified that a PMLA investigation requires a primary offense (FIR), not just a private complaint.
• The case involves alleged illegal acquisition of Associated Journals Limited (AJL) assets worth Rs. 2,000 crores by Young Indian.

Why It Matters: Court allows ED probe in National Herald case but declines immediate trial against Gandhis.