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IRCTC Scam: Lalu-Rabri Arrive in Delhi; What to Expect at Rouse Avenue Court Today?
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News18•03-10-2026, 08:17
IRCTC Scam: Lalu-Rabri Arrive in Delhi; What to Expect at Rouse Avenue Court Today?
- •A crucial hearing in the IRCTC scam case will take place today in Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court.
- •In September, the court framed charges under PMLA against 9 accused, including Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav.
- •Today, the court will formally read out the charges to the accused and ask for their consent or dissent.
- •After charges are framed, the case will move to the trial stage, where the prosecution will present witnesses and documents.
- •The case relates to alleged irregularities in the tender awarded for the operation of IRCTC hotels in Ranchi and Puri in 2004.
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During this process, the judge formally reads out all the charges and sections to the accused and asks for their consent or dissent. The accused must state whether they accept the charges or choose to face trial.
Special Judge Vishal Gogne ordered the framing of charges under sections 3 and 4 of the PMLA against nine accused, which includes Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav.
The case involves alleged irregularities from 2004 regarding a tender awarded to a private company for operating IRCTC hotels in Ranchi and Puri. Investigating agencies allege that land transactions in Patna were provided to the family as benefits in exchange for this process.
