{"id":114727,"date":"2026-04-13T20:05:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=114727"},"modified":"2026-04-13T20:05:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:35:37","slug":"supreme-court-refuses-to-quash-cbi-case-against-lalu-prasad-yadav-in-land-for-jobs-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=114727","title":{"rendered":"Supreme Court Refuses to Quash CBI Case Against Lalu Prasad Yadav in Land-for-Jobs Scam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>New Delhi, April 2026 :<\/strong> The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to quash the CBI FIR and charge sheets filed against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam, while granting him relief in the form of exemption from personal appearance before the trial court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bench comprising Justices M.M. Sundresh and N. Kotiswar Singh disposed of Yadav\u2019s petition challenging an earlier order of the Delhi High Court, which had refused to quash the corruption case. The apex court, however, allowed Yadav the liberty to raise all legal objections during the course of the trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAfter hearing senior counsel for the parties, the issue pertaining to whether the application of the provision is prospective or retrospective is left open. Liberty is granted to the petitioner to raise the issue at the time of trial,\u201d the bench observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Importantly, the court clarified that it was not expressing any opinion on the contentious question regarding the applicability of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act. This provision mandates prior sanction before initiating an investigation against a public servant for acts performed in the discharge of official duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The court further stated that the Delhi High Court\u2019s decision would not prevent Yadav from raising this legal argument before the trial court at an appropriate stage. This effectively keeps the legal debate open, allowing the issue to be examined in detail during trial proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing on behalf of Yadav, argued that prior sanction under Section 17A was mandatory before the initiation of the investigation. He contended that the allegations relate to decisions taken by Yadav in his capacity as the then Union Railway Minister, and therefore, the absence of prior approval renders the entire investigation invalid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sibal further maintained that such sanction is required at the very stage of initiating an investigation, and not merely during prosecution, emphasizing that the failure to obtain it vitiates the proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opposing the plea, Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju argued that Section 17A applies only in cases where the accused is directly involved in decision-making or recommendation processes. He submitted that Yadav did not fall within that category and, therefore, no prior sanction was necessary in this case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the hearing, the bench appeared cautious about the CBI\u2019s position, noting that the influence of a person holding the highest office in a ministry cannot be dismissed merely due to the absence of a formal recommendation on record. However, the court refrained from making a conclusive determination on this aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The case traces back to allegations that appointments in the Indian Railways were made in exchange for land parcels transferred to family members and associates of Yadav during his tenure as Railway Minister. The Central Bureau of Investigation had registered the case in May 2022 against Yadav and several others, including his wife and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subsequently, multiple charge sheets were filed under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Indian Penal Code. The Delhi High Court had earlier dismissed Yadav\u2019s plea seeking quashing of the FIR and proceedings, terming it devoid of merit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Supreme Court now allowing the trial to proceed, the case is set to move forward, with key legal questions\u2014particularly regarding sanction requirements\u2014likely to be decisive factors in the proceedings ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi, April 2026 : The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to quash the CBI FIR and charge sheets filed against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam, while granting him relief in the form of exemption from personal appearance before the trial court. 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