New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) A Delhi court on Wednesday deferred till May 22 the pronouncement of its decision on framing of charges against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family members and others accused in the alleged money laundering case linked to the IRCTC hotel scam being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).The Rouse Avenue Court, which was slated to deliver the order on Tuesday, deferred the pronouncement until May 22.The ED case relates to the alleged launderi…
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New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Congress on Friday said that the government’s revenue ultimately comes from the people’s pockets, asserting that any reduction in excise duty is not a financial sacrifice by the government but a return of taxpayers’ money. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP also questioned the intent behind the move, with some calling it politically-motivated. This comes after the Centre slashed excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each, bringing them down to Rs 3 per litre …
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The unopposed re-election of Nitish Kumar as the National President of the Janata Dal-United, on Tuesday, triggered pointed reactions from leaders of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), with Misa Bharti and Tejashwi Yadav launching political attacks over issues ranging from dynastic politics to internal decision-making within the ruling party.Reacting to the development, RJD MP Misa Bharti remarked that it was “a good thing” that Nitish Kumar has once again taken over as t…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a plea filed by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav challenging a trial court order directing the framing of charges against him in the alleged Railways land-for-jobs corruption case. After briefly hearing the matter, a single-judge Bench of Justice Manoj Jain sought the response of the CBI and listed the petition for further hearing on March 17.In his plea, L…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Daughters of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad Yadav – Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav – pleaded their innocence on Thursday in connection with the alleged Railways land-for-jobs corruption case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).Deposing before the Special CBI Court at Rouse Avenue, the duo pleaded not guilty to the charges and expressed their willingness to face trial.Meanwhile, Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, and their son …
Patna, Jan 10 (IANS) After a hearing at a Delhi court in the land-for-jobs case, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav returned to Patna on Saturday.He was accompanied by his eldest daughter and Patliputra Lok Sabha MP Misa Bharti.Upon arrival at Patna Airport, Misa Bharti briefly interacted with media persons and told them that charges will be formally framed on January 29 during the next hearing in the land-for-jobs case.Lalu Prasad Yadav had been…
Patna, Jan 9 (IANS) Following the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi framing charges against 41 accused, including RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav and Rabri Devi, senior leaders of the NDA in Bihar have launched sharp attacks on the party leadership and sought their resignations from various posts held by them.Bihar Cabinet Minister Dilip Jaiswal said that the court’s decision came after examining strong evidence presented by the Central Burea…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) In a fresh setback to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members, a Delhi court on Friday framed charges against them in the alleged Railways land-for-jobs corruption case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Special Judge (PC Act) Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue Courts passed the order, holding that a prima facie case of corruption, cheating and criminal conspiracy is made out against Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife R…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) A Delhi court is set to pronounce on Friday its order on the question of framing of charges against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members in the alleged land-for-job corruption case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).Special Judge (PC Act) Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue Courts is scheduled to deliver the decision on whether charges are to be framed against Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, sons Tejashwi Ya…