US EditionLand-for-Jobs Scam: Delhi Court Frames Charges Against RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Others
Charges framed against 41 accused, including Lalu Prasad Yadav and family, in alleged land-for-jobs scam involving over 1 lakh sq ft land valued at Rs 4.39 crore, CBI said.
- Rouse Avenue Court on January 9, 2026, framed charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family, and others in the land-for-jobs case, leaving 41 charged and 52 discharged.
- During Lalu's tenure as Railway Minister the agency alleges Group-D jobs from 2004–2009 were exchanged for land parcels across Indian Railways West Central Zone and Central Railway, and Special Judge Vishal Gogne of Rouse Avenue Court said Lalu treated the ministry as his `personal fiefdom`.
- The CBI's chargesheet cites property and transaction details, including alleged benami properties and land acquired for Rs 26 lakh against a circle rate of over Rs 4.39 crore, with documentary discrepancies such as sequential roll numbers.
- The judge rejected discharge pleas, saying the accused operated as a criminal enterprise, while the CBI named 103 accused and reported five deceased among them.
- The court has posted the matter for formal framing on January 23, charges include the Prevention of Corruption Act and Indian Penal Code, and the accused deny the allegations, calling the case politically motivated.
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Land-for-Jobs Scam: Lalu Prasad Yadav and Family Face Legal Heat
Land-for-Jobs Scam: Lalu Prasad Yadav and Family Face Legal Heat A Delhi court has taken a significant step in the alleged land-for-jobs scam involving RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav. The court has ordered the framing of charges against him, his family members, and several associates. The order, accessed by PTI, highlights Lalu Prasad's misuse of his position as former railway minister to orchestrate a scheme where land parcels were exchanged for g…
Public Employment Used as Bargaining Chip for Receiving Immovable Property: CBI Court
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Special Judge Vishal Gogne directed the framing of common charges for the offences of criminal conspiracy, cheating, and corruption against the accused persons, including Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti, Hema Yadav, Tejaswi Prasad Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, Bhola Yadav, R.K. Mahajan, and Prem Chand Gupta. India News | Public Employment Used as Bargaining Chip for Receiving Immovable …
A Delhi court has dealt a major blow to Lalu Yadav's family in the land-for-jobs case. While laying charges, the court stated that the family acted as a criminal syndicate. Lalu Yadav and his family have been charged with conspiracy and misuse of constitutional office. This case arose when Lalu Yadav served as Railway Minister between 2004 and 2009.
‘Appears Railways Ministry was being used as personal fiefdom’: Delhi court frames charges against Lalu and family
The charges were framed in the CBI’s ‘land for jobs’ scam case which include corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act along with other offences under the IPC including cheating and criminal conspiracy.
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