Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Court Refuses Stay on Lalu Yadav Trial
The Delhi High Court has decided not to stop the ongoing trial against Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son Tejashwi Yadav, and others involved in the IRCTC scam case.
The court allowed the examination of witnesses to continue but postponed the cross-examination until next-to-next week.
The trial court had earlier framed charges against the accused for cheating, criminal conspiracy, and violations of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The court also made a strong statement about the case, suggesting it might involve crony capitalism.
Lalu Yadav's defense argues that there is no evidence to support the charges against him.
The maximum punishment for these offenses can be up to 10 years in prison.
Delhi High Court refused to stay the trial against Lalu Prasad Yadav and his son Tejashwi Yadav in the IRCTC scam case.
The court allowed the examination-in-chief to proceed but postponed cross-examination until next-to-next week.
Charges were framed against the accused for cheating, criminal conspiracy, and violations of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The trial court made a scathing observation about the case, suggesting it might involve crony capitalism.
Lalu Yadav's defense argues that there is no evidence to support the charges against him.
- Who
- Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, Rabri Devi, and 11 others
- What
- Trial for alleged IRCTC scam involving cheating and corruption
- When
- Charges framed on October 13, 2025; next hearing scheduled for cross-examination
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- To determine the guilt of the accused in the IRCTC scam case
- Accused Individuals
- Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, Rabri Devi, and 11 others
- Charges Framed
- Cheating, criminal conspiracy, and Prevention of Corruption Act violations
- Court's Decision
- Refused to stay the trial, allowed examination-in-chief to proceed
- Next Hearing
- Cross-examination to start next-to-next week
- Maximum Punishment
- 10 years under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 7 years for cheating
