India, May 2 -- A Delhi 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 said that Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and other proposed accused have the "right to be heard" at the time of cognisance of the chargesheet.

He also underscored that this right is fundamental to ensuring a fair trial, making the issuance of the notice necessary, while scheduling the next hearing for the case on May 8.

Earlier, ED filed a charge sheet on April 9 against former Congress presidents Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in connection with its Rs.988-crore mon...