Delhi Court Delays Charges in IRCTC Hotel Scam Involving Lalu Prasad Yadav
A Delhi court has delayed the decision on charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family in the IRCTC hotel scam until June 9. The Enforcement Directorate is investigating alleged irregularities in hotel contracts awarded during Yadav's tenure as Railway Minister. The case involves accusations of a shell company acquiring prime land linked to Yadav's associates. This ongoing investigation raises significant questions about political corruption and accountability in India.
| May 22, 2026, 12:17 IST
Court Postpones Decision on Charges Against Lalu Prasad Yadav and Family
A court in Delhi has decided to postpone the decision regarding the charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, the leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, his family members, and others involved in the alleged money laundering case linked to the IRCTC hotel scam until June 9. This investigation is being conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and is based on a primary offense registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
The ED has alleged that irregularities occurred in awarding contracts for the operation of IRCTC hotels during Lalu Prasad Yadav's tenure as Railway Minister from 2004 to 2009. According to the agency, the contracts for hotel maintenance were reportedly awarded to a private company without following the established procedures. This company is said to have connections with close associates of the RJD leader.
Furthermore, the investigative agency claims that in return, approximately three acres of prime land were acquired through a shell company linked to Lalu Prasad Yadav's family members and associates. Those named in this case include Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, sons Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav, and daughters Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav, among others.