Delhi Court Charges Lalu Prasad Yadav and Family in Railways Corruption Case

A Delhi court has charged Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family in a corruption case linked to land-for-jobs in the Railways. The court found sufficient evidence of corruption and criminal conspiracy, allowing the trial to proceed. The case, which involves allegations of extensive corruption during Yadav's time as Union Railway Minister, highlights serious accusations of manipulating public employment for personal gain. The next hearing is set for January 29, as the investigation continues into the alleged money laundering associated with these transactions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 9, 2026, 14:09 IST

Charges Filed Against RJD Leader and Family

New Delhi, Jan 9: A significant development occurred on Friday as a Delhi court officially charged Lalu Prasad Yadav, the President of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), along with his family members, in connection with the alleged corruption case involving land-for-jobs in the Railways, which is currently under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Special Judge Vishal Gogne, presiding over the Rouse Avenue Courts, determined that there is sufficient evidence to establish a prima facie case of corruption, cheating, and criminal conspiracy against Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, their sons Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav, daughters Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav, along with several other individuals implicated in the case.

The court's ruling allows the trial to proceed, with charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav being framed under Sections 13(1)(d) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, in addition to charges under Sections 420 (cheating) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Family members of Yadav are also facing charges related to cheating and criminal conspiracy as per the IPC.

In delivering the order, the Special Judge remarked that Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family were functioning as a 'criminal enterprise' and were part of a larger conspiracy, wherein public employment opportunities within the Indian Railways were allegedly manipulated to acquire real estate.

The court noted that the CBI's charge sheet indicates that close associates of Lalu Prasad Yadav played a role in securing land in exchange for jobs in the Railways across various regions of the country.

The court dismissed a request for discharge, stating that 'the plea of Mr. Lalu Yadav and his family members to be discharged is completely unwarranted.'

As per the court's order, out of the 98 accused remaining in the case, charges have been filed against 46 individuals, including Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family, while 52 others have been discharged.

It is important to note that proceedings against five accused have been halted due to their deaths. The court has scheduled the next hearing for January 29.

This case revolves around allegations of extensive corruption that occurred between 2004 and 2009, during Lalu Prasad's tenure as the Union Railway Minister.

The CBI claims that parcels of land were acquired under the names of Lalu's family members and a company associated with them, often at prices below market value and primarily through cash transactions. In exchange, railway jobs were allegedly offered across different zones. Concurrently, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating the suspected money laundering linked to these land transactions in Patna.