From National Herald to IRCTC Scam: Key Delhi Court Cases of 2025 Explained

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.

‘You Can’t Bulldoze a Court’: Delhi Court Rejects Rabri Devi’s Plea to Shift IRCTC, Land-for-Jobs Cases

A Delhi court has dismissed former Bihar CM Rabri Devi’s request to transfer CBI and ED cases linked to the IRCTC hotel tender and land-for-jobs scam. The court held that the trials will continue before the same judge at the Rouse Avenue Courts.

You Can’t Go Forum Shopping, You Can’t Demean a Judge: CBI Opposes Rabri Devi’s Plea to Transfer Family’s Criminal Cases

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 Seeks Transfer of CBI–ED Cases Against Her Family, Says Judge Vishal Gogne Is ‘Unduly Inclined Towards Prosecution’

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.

Delhi Court Refuses Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi’s Plea Against Daily Trial in IRCTC Scam

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.

Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi Seek Relief from Day-to-Day Trial in IRCTC Scam Case | CBI Opposes Plea

Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi have asked a Delhi court to stop daily hearings in the IRCTC scam case, citing multiple pending trials and ongoing election duties. The CBI opposed the plea, stressing Supreme Court’s directive for speedy trials of MPs and MLAs.

IRCTC Scam: Court Slams Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi & Tejashwi, Frame Charges Ahead of Bihar Polls

In the IRCTC scam case, a Delhi court slammed Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav, stating they “engaged in conspiracy and abused their position as public servants” while framing charges of corruption and criminal conspiracy.