Delhi High Court Issues Notice in IRCTC Hotel Scam Involving Lalu Prasad Yadav
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice in the IRCTC hotel scam case involving former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav. He is contesting the lower court's decision to frame charges against him. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 14, where the CBI is expected to respond. Yadav, along with his family members, faces serious allegations of corruption and criminal conspiracy related to irregularities in tender allocations. This case has significant implications for Yadav's political career and the ongoing scrutiny of corruption in Indian politics. Stay tuned for updates on this high-profile legal battle.
| Jan 5, 2026, 13:14 IST
Court Proceedings on IRCTC Case
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice regarding the IRCTC hotel scam case involving former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav. Yadav has challenged the lower court's decision to frame charges in the CBI case. Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma has called for a response from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). However, no immediate relief has been granted against the lower court's ruling, and the court has not stayed the order.
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The court has scheduled a hearing for the stay petition on January 14. Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma stated, "Let them file their response. I will hear your arguments on the stay issue." The High Court has requested the CBI to submit its response, with the next hearing set for January 14. Senior advocates Kapil Sibal, Maninder Singh (assisted by Ekta Vats), Varun Jain, and Naveen Kumar represented Lalu Prasad Yadav, advocating for the stay. The CBI was represented by Assistant Advocate D.P. Singh and Advocate Manu Mishra.
Former Chief Minister of Bihar and leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Lalu Prasad Yadav, has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging the lower court's order that framed charges of corruption and criminal conspiracy in the alleged IRCTC scam. In October 2025, the lower court had framed charges against Yadav concerning irregularities in the tender allocation by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation. His wife, former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, and their son Tejashwi Yadav, who is currently the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, have also been charged with various offenses, including criminal conspiracy and fraud.
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While framing the charges, Special Judge Vishal Gogna of the Rouse Avenue Court (Prevention of Corruption Act) found that Lalu Prasad Yadav allegedly misused his position during his tenure as Railway Minister to manipulate eligibility criteria in the land tender process. The court concluded that he was fully aware of the alleged conspiracy and actively intervened in the decision-making process, resulting in significant losses to the government treasury.