It’s that day the Congress leadership hoped they would never have to face. For the first time ever, party president Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul will appear in court, in connection with the National Herald rip-off. Here’s what could happen. The trial court issued summons to Sonia and Rahul on a private criminal complaint of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, who alleged conspiracy, cheating, breach of trust and misappropriation of National Herald property Court told their counsel on Dec 8 not to seek further exemption from appearance for their clients; asked them to appear in court at 3 pm on Dec 19.
Sonia, Rahul will present themselves before the trial court of Metropolitan Magistrate Lovleen at Patiala House complex as humble, law-abiding citizens Don’t want a show of strength before the court. PCC chiefs, CLP leaders told not congregate in Delhi Will fight case and Modi govt politically, but must show restraint since it is a court issue, says party Cong calls it extraordinary times, claims it has full faith in the majesty of justice MPs asked to gather at party HQ on Saturday ahead of the court appearance as a sign of solidarity The BJP-led Central government has decided to allot a house to Subramanian Swamy, who is the complainant in the National Herald case in which Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi are expected to appear in court on Saturday. Multi-tier security cover at Patiala House District Court premises Shops inside the premises will remain closed on Saturday Area near Gate No 2, where the courtroom in which the hearing is scheduled is located, to be cordoned off 16 more CCTV cameras installed.
