Delhi Court Frames Charges Against Lalu Yadav, Family In Land-for-jobs Case
A court in Delhi today framed charges against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav and his family members for allegedly acquiring land in exchange for jobs when he was Union railway minister. Today's court order has opened the way for a trial in the high-profile case. Lalu Yadav held the important post during the United Progressive Alliance's (UPA) time between 2004 and 2009. Special judge Vishal Gogne said there is a clear case of corruption, cheating and criminal conspiracy against Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, sons Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav, daughters Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav, and several others. The charges have been made under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
