Breaking news from Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court: exemptions from physical appearance approved for Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi, and Tej Pratap Yadav in the explosive Land for Jobs case. Valid through February 25 for charge determination, this move streamlines proceedings without their presence.
Sisters Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav attended, contesting charges head-on. The judiciary now sets March 9 as the start for consecutive daily sessions, focusing on prosecution testimonies and exhibits in this multi-crore scam.
Rabri’s Transfer Petition Drama
In a prior filing, ex-CM Rabri Devi urged transfer of four interconnected cases away from Judge Vishal Gogne. Citing IRCTC, Land-Jobs, and PMLA probes, she alleged deliberate prejudice against her family.
‘Prosecution bias evident in multiple orders,’ the petition claimed, breeding fears of unfair adjudication. Examples detailed judge’s conduct favoring the CBI/ED, violating tenets of natural justice and equality.
Demystifying the Allegations
The CBI case indicts the Yadavs for railway job favors exchanged with land parcels gifted post-2004. Investigative trails led to Patna properties under family control, disguised via proxies.
IRCTC linkages from October charges amplified stakes, triggering Rabri’s intervention. As trial accelerates, expect intense legal duels over document authenticity and witness credibility.
For RJD, this is more than legal hurdles—it’s a survival test in Bihar politics. Daily hearings promise transparency, potentially swaying voter sentiments ahead of future polls.