Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Delhi Court Delays Decision in IRCTC Hotel Scam Case
A court in Delhi is deciding whether to formally accuse Lalu Prasad Yadav and others of wrongdoing in a hotel deal.
When he was in charge of the railways, it's alleged that contracts for two hotels were given out unfairly.
The court was supposed to make a decision but has postponed it until August 5.
Lalu Prasad says he did nothing wrong and that everything was done properly.
Delhi court delayed a decision on framing charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav and others in the IRCTC hotel scam.
The case pertains to alleged irregularities in awarding contracts for the maintenance of two IRCTC hotels.
The alleged scam occurred between 2004 and 2009 when Lalu Prasad was the Union railway minister.
The court reserved its order on May 29 and the pronouncement has been deferred to August 5.
Lalu Prasad denies any wrongdoing, stating tenders were awarded fairly.
- Who
- Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family members, and others are accused in the IRCTC hotel scam case.
- What
- The Delhi court deferred the decision on framing charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav and others in the IRCTC hotel scam case.
- When
- The decision was deferred until August 5. The alleged scam took place between 2004 and 2009.
- Where
- Delhi court
- Why
- The court is reviewing evidence related to the alleged irregularities in awarding contracts for the maintenance of two IRCTC hotels.
Lalu Prasad Yadav's Stance
Prosecution's View
Tender Award
Lalu Prasad Yadav's Stance
Lalu Prasad claims the tenders were awarded fairly.
Prosecution's View
The prosecution alleges irregularities in the awarding of contracts.
- Case
- IRCTC Hotel Scam
- Accused
- Lalu Prasad Yadav and others
- Court
- Delhi Court
- Previous Role of Lalu Prasad
- Union Railway Minister
- Scam Period
- 2004-2009
- Next Hearing
- August 5