The CBI told the Delhi High Court that Lalu Prasad Yadav had no official role or public duty in railway appointments during his tenure as Union Railway Minister. The agency argued that decisions were taken by General Managers, making prior sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act unnecessary.
The CBI informed the court about a fraudulent scheme involving a non-existent school used to produce fake certificates in exchange for land sold to Lalu Yadav and his family. Unqualified candidates were hired for railway jobs inappropriately. The investigation revealed significant irregularities and pressure in the hiring process, emphasizing the urgency and lack of verification.
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the prosecution of Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs scam linked to his tenure as Union Railways Minister. The CBI and ED are investigating allegations of corruption, including bribes for government jobs in exchange for land. The case has significant political implications in Bihar.