CBI Argues Lalu Had No Official Role in Railway Appointments in Land-for-Jobs Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) opposed Lalu Prasad Yadav's petition to quash the FIR in the land-for-jobs case, arguing that as railway minister from 2004 to 2009, he had no official role in appointment decisions, which were made solely by general managers. The case involves Group D appointments in the West Central Railway zone linked to land transfers. Lalu seeks dismissal of the FIR and chargesheets, claiming lack of prior sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court has scheduled further hearings.