Delhi court to announce charges in IRCTC money laundering case against Lalu Prasad

A Delhi court is scheduled to announce charges on October 30 against Lalu Prasad Yadav, the prominent Rashtriya Janata Dal leader, and other accused in a money laundering case connected to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The case has been under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate.

The chargesheet announcement comes after the case encountered procedural delays stemming from orders issued by a previous judge. The current judge overseeing the matter had sought clarification on certain procedural aspects before moving forward with the formal announcement of charges.

Lalu Prasad Yadav, who served as Bihar Chief Minister on multiple occasions, has been at the centre of various investigations over the years. The IRCTC case relates to alleged irregularities in the catering and hospitality contracts of Indian Railways, with authorities investigating claims of financial misconduct in the award of these contracts.

The chargesheet announcement represents a significant development in the case, which has been pending before the special CBI court in Delhi. Once charges are formally announced, the trial process is expected to commence, though legal proceedings in such complex cases typically span several years.