Delhi High Court Responds to Lalu Prasad's Challenge Against Charges in Railways Corruption Case
Synopsis
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the CBI in response to Lalu Prasad Yadav's plea challenging charges in a significant land-for-jobs corruption case. The next hearing is set for March 17.
Key Takeaways
Delhi High Court issues notice to CBI regarding Lalu Prasad's plea.
Yadav challenges framing of charges in land-for-jobs corruption case .
Next hearing scheduled for March 17 .
Charges include corruption, cheating, and conspiracy.
Yadav and family members assert their innocence.
New Delhi, March 11 (NationPress) The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding a petition from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav. This petition contests a trial court decision that mandated the framing of charges against him in the alleged land-for-jobs corruption case involving the Railways. The single-judge Bench, led by Justice Manoj Jain, has requested the CBI's response and has scheduled the next hearing for March 17.
Yadav's plea challenges the trial court's order to frame charges against him and seeks relief from the Delhi High Court.
In January, Special Judge Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue Courts determined that there was sufficient evidence for charges of corruption, cheating, and criminal conspiracy against Lalu Prasad Yadav and several family members. The accusations involve his wife, former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, as well as his sons Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav, and daughters Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav.
The court noted that Yadav and his relatives seem to have functioned as part of a “criminal enterprise”, allegedly using public employment opportunities in the Indian Railways to acquire real estate.
This case pertains to claims of extensive corruption that occurred between 2004 and 2009, during which Lalu Prasad Yadav was the Union Railway Minister.
The CBI alleges that parcels of land were acquired under the names of Yadav's family and a related company, often at prices lower than market value and predominantly through cash transactions, in exchange for job placements in the Railways across various zones.
Despite the charges, Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family maintain their innocence and are prepared to contest the allegations in court.
Previously, both Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi appeared before the Special CBI Court at Rouse Avenue, where they pleaded not guilty to the charges of corruption, cheating, and conspiracy, opting to contest the allegations based on the merits of the case.
Point of View
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NationPress
11 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the land-for-jobs corruption case about?
The land-for-jobs corruption case involves allegations that Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members exploited public employment opportunities in the Indian Railways to acquire real estate, allegedly engaging in corrupt practices.
Who are the key figures involved in this case?
Key figures in the case include Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, and their children Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, Misa Bharti, and Hema Yadav.
What is the current status of the case?
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the CBI in response to Lalu Prasad Yadav's plea challenging the trial court's decision to frame charges against him, with the next hearing scheduled for March 17.
What charges have been framed against Lalu Prasad Yadav?
Lalu Prasad Yadav has been charged with corruption, cheating, and criminal conspiracy in connection with the land-for-jobs case.
What is Lalu Prasad Yadav's stance on the charges?
Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family maintain their innocence and are prepared to contest the charges in court.
