Delhi Court Rules Sonia & Rahul Gandhi Not Entitled to FIR Copy in National Herald Case

A Delhi court ruled that Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi were not entitled to receive a copy of the FIR registered in the National Herald case at the current stage of proceedings. The court reasoned that the accused’s right to documents arises at a later procedural stage and not during the preliminary inquiry or investigation phase under the PMLA framework. Emphasising statutory procedure, the court held that premature disclosure could potentially hamper investigation. The ruling highlights the procedural nuances under special criminal statutes like PMLA and clarifies the limited rights of accused persons during the early stages of investigation.