Herald Case Ruling Triggers Congress-BJP War of Words
A recent court order in the National Herald case has sparked a fresh political confrontation between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). A Delhi court declined to take cognizance of the Enforcement Directorate’s charge sheet in the matter, citing procedural grounds. The case, which relates to alleged financial irregularities and money laundering linked to the National Herald newspaper, remains part of an ongoing legal process.
Congress Calls It Vindication
The Congress welcomed the court’s decision, claiming it proved that the case was baseless. Senior party leaders said the order exposed what they described as a politically motivated attempt to target the opposition. The party reiterated that its leadership had committed no wrongdoing and argued that the development strengthened its long-held claim of harassment through investigative agencies.
BJP Says Case Is Far From Over
The BJP rejected the Congress’s interpretation, stressing that the court’s refusal to take cognizance does not amount to an acquittal or a clean chit. BJP leaders said the order was procedural in nature and does not close the case. They maintained that investigations and legal proceedings related to the National Herald matter are still ongoing and that accountability will be decided by the courts.
Legal Process Continues
Legal observers noted that a refusal to take cognizance does not determine the merits of the allegations. The National Herald case, which has been in the public domain for years, is expected to continue through further legal steps as permitted under law. The latest ruling has once again turned a legal matter into a major political flashpoint.
