Setback for Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi ahead of Bihar elections, charges framed in IRCTC corruption case

The court noted that the CBI presented a chain of evidence and suggested a conspiracy was hatched with Lalu Yadav’s knowledge

Updated on: Oct 13, 2025, 14:18:33 IST

By Arnabjit Sur

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A Delhi court has framed charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act pertaining to criminal conspiracy and cheating against Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) hotel corruption case.

Yadav has pleaded not guilty and sought trial in the case after the judge read out the charges against him. (Lalu Prasad Yadav | Official X account)

Special judge Vishal Gogne, while reading out the operative part from the order, said that Yadav, during his tenure as railway minister, influenced the tender process of two IRCTC owned hotels by awarding the same to Sujata Hotels. He also noted that he ensured that co-accused, Vijay and Vinay Kochar, gave undervalued land parcels to his wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav in the process.

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Yadav has pleaded not guilty and sought trial in the case after the judge read out the charges against him.

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Arnabjit Sur
Arnabjit Sur is a Senior Correspondent with Hindustan Times who primarily covers stories from the capital's trial courts. Previously, he has worked for English dailies such as The Hindu, Indian Express and Millennium Post, where he has focused on crime and legal stories, especially incorporating both the subjects into producing long-form investigative work. Known for his penchant for minutely tracking high-profile cases with both city and national relevance, he has broken several chargesheets and police remand papers in his six-year-long career. In this present role, he uses his expertise in skimming through lengthy judgements, attending and analysing court hearings and converting them into a lucid, readable format for seamless news consumption. He has a preference for looking beyond the courtroom to highlight their human impact.Read More

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