<h1>Congress protests demand apology after court refused cognisance of ED money laundering complaint.</h1> The Congress held nationwide protests alleging misuse of investigative agencies after a trial court declined cognisance of an ED prosecution complaint alleging money laundering in the National Herald matter; party leaders demanded apology or resignation of senior ruling party figures and pledged continued street and parliamentary agitation. The order stated cognisance was impermissible in law but left investigative steps available to the ED, which may appeal the decision; the case remains described as pending in the High Court.