Delhi HC Allows IRCTC Scam Trial Against Lalu Prasad and Son to Proceed

The Delhi High Court declined to stay the ongoing trial against RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son Tejashwi Yadav, and others in the IRCTC land-for-jobs scam case. The court allowed the trial court to proceed with witness cross-examinations next week and plans to decide on petitions challenging the framing of charges soon. The CBI argued that Lalu's role in appointments did not fall under his official duties as railway minister, with sanction obtained for prosecuting other officials involved.