CBI Gets Ministry’s Nod To Prosecute Lalu Prasad Yadav In Land For Job Case

While the Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the prosecution of Lalu Prasad Yadav, sanctions for over 30 other accused, including key figures linked to the case, are still pending. The CBI has sought an additional 15 days to secure sanctions against the remaining accused. The Delhi Rouse Avenue Court has asked the CBI to expedite this process, with the matter scheduled for a further hearing on October 15, Business Standard reported.

On Thursday, the court also issued a summons to Lalu Prasad Yadav and his son, former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, to appear in connection with the case.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been conducting a parallel investigation into the same case, which stems from a CBI First Information Report. In January, the ED issued summons to both Lalu Prasad and Tejashwi Yadav for questioning. The central agency’s probe focuses on the money-laundering aspects of the alleged land-for-job scheme. In August, the ED filed a supplementary charge sheet naming Lalu Prasad, Tejashwi Yadav, former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, and businessman Amit Katyal, among others. The ED’s final report indicated that Group-D railway jobs were granted to recruits in exchange for land parcels transferred to individuals associated with Lalu Prasad’s family.