A Delhi court on Tuesday summoned former Union Rail Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with the land-for-jobs scam, directing him to appear on March 11. Along with Lalu Prasad, the court also summoned his son and former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav, as well as his daughter Hema Yadav.
Court orders appearance of accused
Special Judge Vishal Gogne issued fresh summons to Lalu Prasad’s younger son, Tejashwi Yadav, who served as Bihar’s deputy chief minister. The accused have been ordered to personally appear before the court on March 11.
Land-for-jobs scam: Allegations against Lalu Prasad
The case pertains to irregular appointments made in the West Central Zone of Indian Railways (based in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh) during Lalu Prasad’s tenure as Union Rail Minister (2004-2009).
According to officials, job aspirants were allegedly given Group D posts in exchange for land parcels, which were either gifted or transferred in the name of Lalu Prasad’s family members or close associates.
CBI investigation and case details
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a case on May 18, 2022, against Lalu Prasad and others, including his wife, two daughters, unidentified public officials, and private individuals.
The fresh court summons mark another legal setback for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo, who has been embroiled in multiple corruption cases over the years.
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