The Delhi High Court on Friday (January 16, 2025) sought the stand of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a petition by Rabri Devi, wife of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad and former Bihar Chief Minister, challenging the framing of charges in the alleged IRCTC scam case.
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued notice on her petition and listed it for hearing on January 19, 2026, when similar petitions by her husband and son Tejashwi Yadav are also listed.
IRCTC scam case: Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi ask Delhi court not to conduct day-to-day trial
On October 13, 2025, the trial court framed charges against Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav and 11 others in the case for the alleged offences of cheating, criminal conspiracy and corruption under the Indian Penal Code and sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
In her petition, Rabri Devi said the trial court "presumed" her role in the alleged conspiracy when no material was available to suggest her involvement.
