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This article discusses the hearing of Lalu Prasad Yadav’s petition regarding the IRCTC hotel scam, which is set for today in Delhi High Court.
Today is an important day for Lalu Prasad Yadav. The former Chief Minister of Bihar has a hearing in the Delhi High Court regarding his case related to the IRCTC hotel scam. This hearing is happening on January 5, and it will look into his challenge against a previous court decision that framed charges against him.
The hearing will take place before Justice Swaran Kant Sharma. Back in October 2025, the trial court had decided that Lalu and some of his family members, including his wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav, would face charges. They are accused of serious offenses like cheating and criminal conspiracy connected to the IRCTC case.
This case dates back to when Lalu was the Railway Minister. It is claimed that during his time in office, he mismanaged the tender process for leasing hotels and their land under IRCTC. Investigators say that the rules were ignored, allowing certain private companies to gain unfair advantages.
In a previous ruling, the Rouse Avenue Court stated that Lalu Prasad Yadav had misused his power as a minister. The judge mentioned that he was aware of the conspiracy and affected the decision-making process, leading to significant losses for the government. The case involves an FIR filed by the CBI in 2017 against Yadav and others.
Today’s hearing is crucial as it will determine the future steps in this ongoing investigation. The case also connects to broader issues of alleged irregular job appointments in the Railways, where land was supposedly exchanged for jobs. The CBI and Enforcement Directorate are continuing their investigations into this matter.
Summary:
- Lalu Prasad Yadav’s petition is being heard today in Delhi High Court.
- Charges against him and his family members were framed in October 2025.
- The case involves alleged mismanagement of IRCTC hotel tenders.
- Investigators claim unfair advantages were given to private companies.
- The outcome of today’s hearing will shape the future of the case.
