Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Delhi Court Dismisses Rabri Devi's Bias Plea
A Delhi court has rejected a request by Rabri Devi, a former chief minister of Bihar, to move her cases to a different court.
She thought the judge was being unfair.
The cases are about giving jobs in exchange for land and involve her family members, including Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav.
The court said no because they believe Rabri Devi was trying to delay the case.
The court also said that the cases will continue with the current judge.
Additionally, the court has set a date for January 9, 2026, to decide on framing charges in the land-for-jobs case.
One of the accused, Ashwani Kumar Malhotra, has passed away, and his death has been verified.
Delhi court dismissed Rabri Devi's plea to transfer cases alleging bias by Special Judge Vishal Gogne.
The cases are linked to the land-for-jobs and IRCTC scam, probed by the ED and CBI.
CBI argued that the transfer application was a 'mala fide attempt' to interfere with justice.
Rabri Devi raised the issue of bias after extensive arguments and charges were framed.
The court decided to continue with the current judge handling the cases and set a date for framing charges on January 9, 2026.
- Who
- Rabri Devi, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, Misa Bharti, Hema Yadav, Ashwani Kumar Malhotra
- What
- A plea for transfer of cases alleging bias by the judge and the court's decision on framing charges
- When
- December 19 (plea dismissal), January 9, 2026 (next court date)
- Where
- Delhi court
- Why
- Alleging bias on the part of Special Judge Vishal Gogne and to proceed with the framing of charges in the land-for-jobs case
Rabri Devi's Defense
CBI's Argument
Bias Allegations
Rabri Devi's Defense
Rabri Devi alleged bias by Special Judge Vishal Gogne, claiming it was necessary to transfer the cases.
CBI's Argument
The CBI argued that the transfer application was a 'mala fide attempt' to interfere with justice and delay the proceedings.
- Person Involved
- Rabri Devi, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, Misa Bharti, Hema Yadav
- Cases Involved
- Land-for-jobs and IRCTC scam
- Agencies Involved
- Enforcement Directorate (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Judge Involved
- Special Judge Vishal Gogne
- Court Decision
- Dismissed the plea
- Next Court Date
- January 9, 2026
- Deceased Accused
- Ashwani Kumar Malhotra
