AMN /
Supreme Court today exempted Congress President Sonia and Vice President Rahul Gandhi from personal appearance before trial court in National Herald case.
The Apex Court refused to quash criminal proceedings against them in the case but expunged all firm conclusions made by Delhi High Court about their criminal intent.
A bench of Justices J.S. Khehar and C. Nagappan said the trial proceedings should continue and all accused can raise their opposition during framing of charges.
SC also leaves it open for trial judge to seek personal appearance of Sonia and Rahul if he thinks it appropriate at any stage.