Today, On 16th January, In the IRCTC Scam, Delhi High Court Seeks CBI Reply on Rabri Devi’s Plea Against Charges. The trial court has accused Rabri Devi of criminal conspiracy and cheating, prompting her to challenge the charges before the High Court.
The Delhi High Court has asked the CBI to respond to Lalu Prasad Yadav’s plea challenging the charges in the alleged IRCTC scam, while senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Maninder Singh sought a stay on trial proceedings for now.
From the National Herald case to the IRCTC scam, major 2025 Delhi court cases drew nationwide attention. High-profile politicians like Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Lalu Prasad Yadav faced scrutiny, while courts also dealt with terror incidents including the 26/11 Mumbai attack and the Red Fort blast.
Delhi court sought response from Judge Vishal Gogne on Rabri Devi’s plea seeking transfer of criminal cases from his court. The Principal District and Sessions Judge is hearing her request to shift four cases involving her family presently.
Today, On 13th December, The CBI opposed Rabri Devi’s plea seeking transfer of criminal cases involving her family from Judge Vishal Gogne. It told the court, “You can’t bulldoze a court, go forum shopping, or demean a judge,” strongly resisting the move.
Rabri Devi has sought the transfer of all CBI and ED cases filed against her family, saying Judge Vishal Gogne is unduly inclined towards the prosecution. She claims a fair trial is impossible under the present circumstances now.
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad criticised former SC judge Sudershan Reddy for meeting fodder scam convict Lalu Prasad Yadav, calling it “hypocrisy in extreme.” The Vice Presidential election on September 9 will see Reddy face NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan.
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.
The Rouse Avenue Court reserved its order on February 25 regarding the charge sheet in the land-for-job scam, naming 78 accused, including Lalu Prasad Yadav and 30 public servants.
The Delhi court has summoned Lalu Yadav and his sons, including Tej Pratap Yadav, to appear on October 7 regarding the Land-For-Job-Scam allegations. The Yadav family faces serious charges of money laundering and misuse of power, linked to land transfers during Lalu’s tenure as Railway Minister from 2004 to 2009.
