Former Chief Minister of Bihar and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the charges framed by the lower court in the alleged IRCTC scam. This petition of Lalu Yadav has been listed for hearing before the bench of Justice Swarnkant Sharma in Delhi High Court on Monday.

Rouse Avenue Court had framed charges against Lalu Yadav and others.

In October last year, the Special Court of Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court had framed charges of corruption and criminal conspiracy against Lalu Prasad Yadav and other accused. In this case, charges of criminal conspiracy and fraud have also been leveled against Lalu Yadav’s wife and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, his son and Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav and others.

While framing the charges, the court of Special Judge Vishal Gogane had said that when Lalu Prasad Yadav was the Railway Minister, he allegedly misused his position. According to the court, the eligibility conditions related to IRCTC’s hotel tender were manipulated so that favored companies could be benefited.

The court admitted that prima facie Lalu Yadav had knowledge of the conspiracy.

Rouse Avenue Court also admitted that prima facie Lalu Yadav was aware of this alleged conspiracy and he was actively involved in the decision process. This caused huge loss to the government treasury. This case started with the FIR registered by CBI in the year 2017.

According to CBI, between 2004 and 2009, when Lalu Yadav was the Railway Minister. Then a conspiracy was hatched to give the tender of IRCTC hotels located in Patna and Puri to certain private parties. In return, the accused were allegedly given bribe in the form of land and shares. After completion of the investigation, CBI filed a charge sheet against Lalu Prasad Yadav and 11 other accused. Now it will be decided in the Delhi High Court whether further action will continue on the allegations made by the lower court or not.

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Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has framed charges against RJD supremo Lalu Yadav, former Bihar CM Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav in the IRCTC scam case. BJP’s first reaction has come on this decision of the court on Lalu family. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said that the people of Bihar will never elect the corrupt RJD and Congress.

Pradeep Bhandari posted on X and said, ‘The court has framed charges of corruption, criminal conspiracy and fraud against Lalu Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav! Lalu Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav increased the family land in Bihar by snatching away the land of the poor. The youth of Bihar should be aware of the sinister corrupt intentions of Lalu Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav. The people of Bihar will never elect the corrupt RJD and Congress.

Court frames corruption, criminal conspiracy and cheating charges against Lalu Yadav Tejasvi Yadav!

Lalu Yadav Tejasvi Yadav snatched the land of poor in Bihar, to increase “Parivaric land”

Youth of Bihar should be aware about sinister corruption intentions of Lalu Yadav…

— Pradeep Bhandari(Pradeep Bhandari) (@pradip103) October 13, 2025

What did the court say in the order?

Rouse Avenue Court admitted that this scam was hatched with the knowledge of Lalu Yadav when he was the Railway Minister. The court said that the accused in this case were also completely involved in the conspiracy. Lalu Yadav’s family benefited in this case and in return for giving the contract, Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav got land at a very low price.

Under which sections was the case registered against Lalu family?

In this case, the court has filed charges against Lalu Yadav family under IPC 420, IPC 120B, Section 13(2) and 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Let us tell you that Section 13 (2) and 13 (1) (d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act is applicable only on Lalu Yadav because he has misused his position while holding a government post.

What was IRCTC scam case?

When Lalu Yadav was the Railway Minister between 2004 and 2009, contracts for the maintenance of two IRCTC hotels BNR Ranchi and BNR Puri were given illegally. It is alleged that these contracts were given in exchange for three acres of valuable land acquired through an anonymous company linked to Lalu.

Before assembly elections are to be held in Bihar, Lalu family has suffered a setback in the IRCTC scam case. On Monday (October 13, 2025), Rouse Avenue Court has framed charges against all the accused including Lalu Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav. Now a case will be filed against these people in this case. In such a situation, the tension of Lalu family has increased amid the elections. Now the first reaction has come from RJD on this.

Party’s chief spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav said, “The pot of sins of BJP and NDA is now full. The Lalu family is being harassed and destroyed by misusing the agency. The case which was closed is being forcefully opened and presented in the court.

‘BJP wants to steal votes’

Shakti Yadav said that elections are round the corner, hence BJP is scared and wants to come to power in Bihar at any cost. BJP wants to steal votes. The people of Bihar have made up their mind and the wind of change is blowing in Bihar. It should not be forgotten that every Bihari wants to change Bihar. The government with administrative anarchy has become a den of plunder and embezzlement. There are serious allegations against many engineers and the government is sitting silent. He further said that Rouse Avenue is a court matter. Whatever order has come from the court, we will look at those issues seriously and fight in the court.

BJP spokesperson Neeraj Kumar said that charges have been framed against Lalu family. This is the victory of justice. This is indicative of the Modi government’s policy of zero tolerance towards corruption. On the other hand, JDU’s chief spokesperson Neeraj Kumar Singh said that it is natural for Lalu Prasad’s family to face charges of 420 and 120. Lalu Prasad gave jobs to the family members of his elder brother Mangru Rai and got land registered in Phulwari. This is a natural process.

IRCTC Scam Case: The case related to IRCTC hotel scam is to be heard in Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Monday. The court has formally framed charges against former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, her son and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and other accused. This entire matter is related to the allotment of two hotels of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) located in Ranchi and Puri. Let us know whether Tejashwi Yadav will be able to contest the Bihar assembly elections or not if the case continues.

barrage of allegations

While framing the charges, the court has declared him fit to be prosecuted under crimes like corruption, conspiracy and cheating. The court has said that there were irregularities in the contract process and the beneficiary company was helped in winning the tender. Instead, the allegation is that properties like land were given to the Lalu family to benefit them in corrupt ways.

What is the matter?

This case is related to the tenders which were issued for the maintenance and operation of two IRCTC hotels located in Ranchi and Puri. It is alleged that these tenders were awarded to a private company named Sujatha Hotels in an irregular manner by misusing political and administrative influence. According to the CBI, in exchange for these tenders, valuable land in Patna was deposited with the Lalu family, which was allegedly transferred at non-market rates. This investigation started in the year 2017 when CBI had registered the FIR in the case and later prepared the chargesheet.

What are the chances of Tejashwi Yadav contesting the elections?

The answer is yes, because right now only charges have been framed against Tejashwi Yadav and not punishment. According to Indian law, he can contest elections unless he is sentenced by a court and if the sentence is two years or more. Section 8 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, under which a person can be deprived of the right to be elected or contest elections only if he is convicted of a serious crime and sentenced to death.

Therefore, Tejashwi Yadav’s eligibility to contest the elections still remains. However, if the court finds them guilty and imposes the maximum sentence, they may be temporarily or permanently disqualified.

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