Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Delhi HC to hear Lalu Prasad's IRCTC scam petition
Lalu Prasad Yadav, a former railway minister, and his family members are accused of being involved in a scam related to the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
The special court has charged them with cheating, criminal conspiracy, and corruption.
Lalu Prasad has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court to challenge these charges.
The court will hear his petition on January 5.
The case involves allegations of unfair land and share transactions related to hotels in Ranchi and Puri.
If found guilty, the accused could face up to 10 years in prison.
Delhi High Court to hear Lalu Prasad Yadav's petition against charges in IRCTC scam case on January 5.
Charges include cheating, criminal conspiracy, and sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Special court observed that the case involves crony capitalism in Railways' hotels at Ranchi and Puri.
Maximum punishment under the Prevention of Corruption Act is 10 years, and for cheating is 7 years.
Accused include Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, son Tejashwi Yadav, and 11 others.
- Who
- Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav, and 11 others
- What
- Petition against framing of charges in IRCTC scam case
- When
- January 5
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- To challenge the special court's order framing charges
- Petitioner
- Lalu Prasad Yadav
- Hearing Date
- January 5
- Charges Framed
- Cheating, criminal conspiracy, Prevention of Corruption Act
- Maximum Punishment
- 10 years (PC Act), 7 years (cheating)
- Accused
- Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav, 11 others
- Court Observation
- Crony capitalism in Railways' hotels at Ranchi and Puri
