New Delhi, May 2 -- The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday issued a notice to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others regarding the chargesheet filed against them by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the National Herald money laundering case.

Special Judge Vishal Gogne, while scheduling the next hearing for May 8, stated that Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and other proposed accused have the "right to be heard" at the time of cognisance of the chargesheet.

He further underscored that this right is fundamental to ensuring a fair trial, making the issuance of the notice necessary.

During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General SV Raju appeared for ED in a case where notice was not issued and it was taken to Sup...