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The advocate appearing for Lalu Prasad Yadav argued that there was no violation of the appointment rules, nor were any jobs given in exchange for land.
RJD Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav (PTI file)
The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi reserved its verdict on the charge in the land for the job case against former Railway Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav, and others in the case.
Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) DP Singh, appearing for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), submitted that there is sufficient material to frame charges against the accused persons. However, senior advocate Maninder Singh, appearing for Lalu Yadav, argued that the case is politically motivated.
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“There is no evidence to show that jobs were given to candidates in lieu of land. The sale deeds show that lands were purchased for money,” he said.
Advocate Maninder Singh further argued that there was no violation of the appointment rules, nor were any jobs given in exchange for land.
It was also argued that there was no recommendation by the former Railway Minister for any candidate. “No General Manager has stated that he ever met Lalu Prasad Yadav.”
“Merely calling him a kingpin is not sufficient. There is no evidence against him,” he said.
The counsel also argued that there is no evidence that proves that any land was taken for free.
Earlier on August 19, it was argued that Rabri Devi purchased land and paid money for it, which is not a crime.
“No favour was given to any accused candidate, and these transactions are not connected,” the counsel had argued.
Senior advocate had submitted that the CBI had to show that there was corruption and that the land sold was purchased for a consideration.
He had further submitted that all the due processes were followed by the applicants. “Where is the corrupt practice? These acts are independent. No acts of the accused persons are connected,” he added.
(With PTI inputs)
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September 11, 2025, 12:29 IST
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