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.
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A Delhi court Today (Oct 7) granted bail to RJD chief and former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad and his sons Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav in the land-for-jobs money laundering case. Special Judge Vishal Gogne granted the relief to the accused persons on a personal bond of Rs one lakh each, noting that they were not arrested during the investigation. The accused appeared before the court in pursuance to summons issued to them by the court earlier.
The Delhi court postponed its decision on the land-for-jobs scam involving Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav. The alleged exchange of railway jobs for land has legal and political implications for the accused. The delay in the ruling extends the legal process, with the decision now expected on September 7.
The Patna High Court today set aside the convictions of former Bihar MLA Anant Kumar Singh in two cases, resulting in his imminent release from prison. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove his involvement in the seized weapons. This decision has raised questions about political motivations and alliances in Bihar, drawing criticism from the opposition.
Today(on 6th August), The Enforcement Directorate has filed a supplementary charge sheet against former railway minister Lalu Prasad, his son Tejashwi Yadav, and eight others in the land-for-jobs scam. The charge sheet was presented to Special Judge Vishal Gogne, with further consideration scheduled for August 13.
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Special CBI judge Vishal Gogne today directed the competent authority to decide on prosecution sanction for 32 public servants, including Lalu Prasad Yadav, by July 31. The case involves a land-for-job scam, with a charge sheet filed by the CBI. The delay in prosecution sanction was highlighted, and the case has implicated several prominent figures.
The Supreme Court dismissed the defamation case against Tejashwi Yadav after he retracted the statement “Gujaratis are cheats.” Justices Oka and Bhuyan issued the order following Yadav’s plea to relocate the trial. The Court quashed the case, citing petitioner’s withdrawal of the statement. The case involved a complaint filed by Haresh Mehta.
On Monday, the Supreme Court decided to withhold its decision on a request made by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav to move a criminal defamation case, currently awaiting judgment in an Ahmedabad court, to another location. The Supreme Court of India, on Monday, delivered its verdict regarding a plea by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi […]
