Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Monday framed charges against former Union Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, and son Tejashwi Yadav in the IRCTC scam case. The court observed that the entire conspiracy for the tender scam was hatched with Lalu Yadav's knowledge and involved his direct interference. When asked by the court if he accepted the charges or would face trial, Lalu Yadav denied all allegations, stating they were false.
Land Acquired at Low Prices
During the proceedings, the court also noted that the Lalu family benefited from this conspiracy, with Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav acquiring valuable land at Notably low prices. Rabri Devi, when questioned about the allegations, denied any involvement in conspiracy or fraud. Tejashwi Yadav also refuted the charges leveled against him.
Land for Job Case to See Charges Framed Today
Separately, charges are also scheduled to be framed today in the 'Land for Job' case. However, the personal presence of Lalu or Tejashwi Yadav isn't mandatory for this hearing. In the previous hearing on August 25, 2025, the court had reserved its decision after hearing arguments from all parties and reviewing evidence.
**What is the IRCTC Scam?
The IRCTC scam dates back to the period between 2004 and 2009, when Lalu Prasad Yadav served as the Union Railway Minister. The CBI alleges that during this time, the maintenance contracts for two IRCTC hotels, located in Ranchi and Puri, were improperly awarded to a private firm named Sujata Hotels. The investigating agency claims that in exchange for this deal,. The Lalu family received a valuable plot of land in Patna. Besides the Lalu family, other accused in the case include IRCTC's then Group General Manager VK Asthana, RK Goyal, and Sujata Hotels directors Vijay and Vinay Kochhar. CBI's Additional Director Rakesh Asthana had informed the court that the tender process was manipulated. The CBI had filed an FIR against Lalu and five others on July 17,. 2017, followed by raids at 12 locations belonging to Vinay Kochhar and other accused.
