Supreme Court today exempted Congress President Sonia and Vice President Rahul Gandhi from personal appearance before trial court in National Herald case.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>SC also leaves it open for trial judge to seek personal appearance of Sonia and Rahul if he thinks it appropriate at any stage.