From National Herald to IRCTC Scam: Key Delhi Court Cases of 2025 Explained

From the National Herald case to the IRCTC scam, major 2025 Delhi court cases drew nationwide attention. High-profile politicians like Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Lalu Prasad Yadav faced scrutiny, while courts also dealt with terror incidents including the 26/11 Mumbai attack and the Red Fort blast.

National Herald Case: Delhi High Court Seeks Response From Sonia, Rahul Gandhi On ED’s Plea; Hearing On 12 March

Today, On 22nd December, The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi on the Enforcement Directorate’s challenge to dismissal of the National Herald complaint, listing the matter for hearing on 12 March.

Supreme Court Restores Cheque Dishonour Case, Says Patna High Court Erred by Conducting ‘Roving Enquiry’

The Supreme Court set aside a Patna High Court order that quashed a cheque dishonour complaint, holding that the High Court wrongly conducted a “roving enquiry” at the pre-trial stage. The apex court restored the complaint, saying a prima facie case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act was made out.

ED Challenges Trial Court Order in Delhi High Court, Seeks Revival of National Herald Case Against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi

The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Delhi High Court against a trial court order that refused to take cognisance of its money laundering complaint in the National Herald case. The appeal seeks revival of proceedings against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

Rabri Devi Case Transfer Row: Delhi Court Seeks Vishal Gogne’s Response

Delhi court sought response from Judge Vishal Gogne on Rabri Devi’s plea seeking transfer of criminal cases from his court. The Principal District and Sessions Judge is hearing her request to shift four cases involving her family presently.

National Herald Case| Not Maintainable, Case Based on Private Complaint, Not FIR: Court Dismisses ED Case Against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi

Today, On 16th December, Granting relief to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, a Delhi court dismissed the ED’s PMLA complaint in the National Herald case. The court held the proceedings not maintainable since they arose from a private complaint, not an FIR registered.

You Can’t Go Forum Shopping, You Can’t Demean a Judge: CBI Opposes Rabri Devi’s Plea to Transfer Family’s Criminal Cases

Today, On 13th December, The CBI opposed Rabri Devi’s plea seeking transfer of criminal cases involving her family from Judge Vishal Gogne. It told the court, “You can’t bulldoze a court, go forum shopping, or demean a judge,” strongly resisting the move.

ED Recorded 6,444 Money Laundering Cases Probed Since 2014, 121 Convicted: Govt Tells Parliament

ED Recorded 6,444 Money Laundering Cases Probed Since 2014, 121 Convicted: Govt Tells Parliament. The Enforcement Directorate informed that Special PMLA Courts secured convictions in 53 out of 56 completed cases, resulting in 121 individuals being found guilty.

PHED Money Laundering Case: Supreme Court Grants Bail to Former Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi

Today, On 3rd December, Supreme Court granted bail to former Rajasthan minister Mahesh Joshi after he spent nearly seven months in custody in the PHED money laundering case. The Bench, hearing his special leave petition, found grounds to set-aside earlier bail refusals.

National Herald Case: Court Seeks Time to Review ED’s Fraud Allegations, Defers Chargesheet Order to December 16

Today, On 29th November, The Delhi court deferred its decision on taking cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet in the National Herald case, stating that it needs additional time to examine the alleged fraudulent transactions flagged by the agency, moving the order to December 16.