A Delhi court rejected Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi’s request to halt day-to-day hearings in the IRCTC scam case, citing Supreme Court orders for speedy trials of MPs and MLAs. The case involves alleged bribes of land and shares for hotel contracts during Yadav’s tenure as Railway Minister.
The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to expedite criminal case proceedings against MPs and MLAs, with a status report due by June 20. This directive stems from a 2020 Suo motu writ petition and aims to address the backlog of cases, emphasizing the need for efficient legal processes and timely justice.
