In a significant relief for Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his two sons, a court in New Delhi granted them bail on Monday in a money laundering case tied to an alleged land-for-job scam.
The Rouse Avenue Court ordered Lalu Yadav, along with his sons Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav, to furnish bail bonds of ₹100,000 each. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for October 25.
The allegations arise from Lalu Yadav’s tenure as Railway Minister from 2004 to 2009, during which officials allegedly offered individuals Group-D jobs in various railway zones in exchange for transferring land to Lalu’s family members or affiliated companies.
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Recently, the court summoned Lalu Prasad Yadav, his sons, and other family members in connection with the case. Special Judge Vishal Gogne noted that it appeared Lalu Yadav had the ability to facilitate public employment due to his position. He stated, “Various persons had parted with land parcels for Lalu’s family at cheaper rates than prevailing market rates.”
The court also indicated that Tej Pratap Yadav’s involvement could not be overlook. Other accused in the money laundering case include former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, Lok Sabha MP Misa Bharti, and Lalu Prasad’s daughter Hema Yadav, as well as Amit Katyal and Hridayanand Choudhary. The case involves allegations of money laundering totaling ₹600 crore.
Adding to the legal troubles for the Yadav family, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has sanctioned the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to proceed against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the corruption case, amplifying the political and legal pressures facing them.
