The Supreme Court granted interim bail to former Chhattisgarh minister Kawasi Lakhma, citing long custody, lack of money trail, and a trial involving over 1,100 witnesses. The Court imposed strict conditions, including a ban on entering Chhattisgarh except for court hearings and restrictions on public statements.
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.
