Delhi court frames money laundering charge against Lalu Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, Rabri Devi in IRCTC case
A Delhi court has formally framed money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife, and his son in connection with the IRCTC land-for-jobs case. The family maintains that the allegations are politically motivated.
Why it matters
This case involves high-profile political figures in India and highlights ongoing legal scrutiny regarding corruption and financial irregularities in public office.
A Delhi court on Thursday framed charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, son Tejashwi Yadav and several others in the alleged Lara Projects money laundering case. .Special Judge (PC Act) Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue Courts passed the order. The Court has also framed money laundering charges against Lara Projects, Sarla Gupta, Prem Chand Gupta, Sujata Hotels, Vinay Kochhar and Vijay Kochar. Judge Gogne discharged Rahul Yadav (Lalu Yadav's son in law), Gaurav Gupta, Nath Mal Kankarnia, Vijay Tripathi, DN Tulshyan, Rajiv Relan and Abhishek Finance. On October 13, 2025, the Court had charged Lalu Yadav with the offences of corruption, criminal conspiracy and cheating.
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