Gandhis challenge ED's legal bid in National Herald case

The Gandhi family has formally opposed the Enforcement Directorate's revision petition in the ongoing National Herald case, according to their legal response filed before the competent authority. In their submission, the Gandhis have argued that the ED's challenge is 'not maintainable' under applicable legal provisions, asserting that it does not meet the threshold required to overturn judicial orders.

The Congress leaders have defended the trial court's December 16, 2025 order, characterizing it as 'perfectly legal and sound in law.' They have contended that the ED's attempt to revise this order constitutes an abuse of legal process, a charge that carries significant implications under Indian jurisprudence.

This development marks another significant phase in the protracted legal battle surrounding the National Herald case. The matter has involved complex questions regarding the valuation of assets, financial transactions, and the applicability of money laundering provisions to the parties involved.

The Gandhis' response represents their formal position that the trial court correctly interpreted the law in issuing its December order. Their legal team has structured the opposition to highlight procedural deficiencies they believe undermine the ED's revision petition. The matter is now expected to proceed through the appellate process, with the higher authority reviewing both submissions before arriving at a determination.