Archive · 14 Jan 2026
CBI denies Lalu's role in railway appointments
The CBI is arguing in court that Lalu Prasad Yadav, a former railway minister, did not have any role in making appointments during his time in office.
They say that the power to make such decisions was with the general managers, not the minister.
Lalu's legal team argues that the CBI did not get the necessary approval before starting their investigation, which they say makes the whole process illegal.
The case is about people getting jobs in exchange for land given to Lalu's family.
The court will hear more about this next week.
CBI argues Lalu Prasad Yadav had no role in appointments as railway minister, stating that power rested with general managers.
CBI obtained sanction to proceed against general managers but not for Lalu, claiming no prior sanction was needed as his actions were not part of his official duties.
Lalu's legal team argues CBI did not get prior approval for investigation, making it illegal under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Case involves Group D appointments in exchange for land parcels during Lalu's tenure (2004-2009).
The court will hear more about this case next week.
- Who
- Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family, and other public and private persons
- What
- Allegations of appointments made in exchange for land parcels during Lalu's tenure as railway minister
- When
- Between 2004 and 2009, with the FIR filed on May 18, 2022
- Where
- West Central Zone of the Indian Railways, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Alleged abuse of power and corruption in the appointment process
CBI's Argument
Lalu's Defense
Role in Appointments
CBI's Argument
CBI argues Lalu Prasad Yadav had no role in making appointments as railway minister, stating that power rested with general managers.
Lalu's Defense
Lalu's legal team argues that the CBI did not obtain prior sanction under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, making the investigation illegal.
Legal Validity of Investigation
CBI's Argument
CBI claims no prior sanction was needed as Lalu's actions were not part of his official duties.
Lalu's Defense
Lalu's petition argues that the investigation and FIR are legally unsustainable due to lack of prior sanction and alleges political vendetta.
- Case Name
- Land-for-jobs scam
- Accused
- Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife, two daughters, unidentified public officials, private persons
- Time Period
- 2004-2009
- Location
- West Central Zone of the Indian Railways, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- FIR Date
- May 18, 2022
- Legal Issue
- Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act
- Next Hearing
- Next week
