Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Lalu Yadav, Others Seek Delay in IRCTC Corruption Trial
Lalu Yadav and his family are accused of corruption related to railway hotels.
They are alleged to have given contracts to a company in exchange for land.
The court is now dealing with the case, but the accused are asking for more time to prepare and want the trial to not be held every day.
The CBI, the investigators, disagree and want the trial to start immediately.
They are charged with cheating and conspiracy, among other things, and have pleaded not guilty.
Lalu Yadav and Rabri Devi requested the court to avoid a day-to-day trial in the IRCTC case.
They sought four weeks to prepare for cross-examining prosecution witnesses.
The case involves alleged irregularities in awarding tenders for two IRCTC hotels.
Charges were framed against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejaswi Yadav, and others.
The CBI opposed the request for delay and wanted evidence to commence immediately.
- Who
- Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejaswi Yadav, Vijay, and Vinay Kochar.
- What
- Accusations of corruption related to IRCTC hotel tenders.
- When
- Tenders were awarded during Lalu Prasad Yadav's tenure (2004-2009).
- Where
- Ranchi, Puri, New Delhi, and locations linked to accused individuals.
- Why
- Allegations of irregularities in awarding tenders for IRCTC hotels.
Accusations of Corruption
Defense of the Accused
Nature of Allegations
Accusations of Corruption
Lalu Prasad Yadav and others are accused of corruption and irregularities in the award of hotel tenders.
Defense of the Accused
The accused deny the charges and maintain their innocence, seeking time for a proper defense.
Trial Proceedings
Accusations of Corruption
The prosecution seeks a day-to-day trial to expedite proceedings.
Defense of the Accused
The defense seeks time for thorough preparation, requesting a delay in the trial's commencement.
- Case Details
- IRCTC hotel corruption case regarding tenders in Ranchi and Puri.
- Accused
- Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejaswi Yadav, and others.
- Charges
- Criminal Conspiracy, cheating, and corruption-related offenses.
- Yadavs' Request
- Seek 4 weeks for preparation, avoid day-to-day trial.
- CBI Response
- Opposed the delay, wanted immediate commencement.
- Key Entities Involved
- Sujata Hotels, Vijay and Vinay Kochar (owners), BNR Ranchi, BNR Puri
