The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) argued in court that Lalu Prasad Yadav, as former railway minister, had no official role in Group D appointments, stating such decisions were solely the purview of general managers. The CBI contends that these actions were not part of his public duties, negating the need for prior sanction under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act to prosecute him. The case, related to land-for-jobs appointments, is ongoing, with the court set for further hearings.