**Delhi High Court Denies Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Plea to Halt CBI Trial**
The Delhi High Court has dismissed the plea of RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, which sought to stay the proceedings of a trial court in a CBI case concerning the land-for-jobs scam. The court stated that the case is already scheduled for arguments on the charges before a Special Judge, and Yadav is free to present his arguments at that stage.
In its ruling, the court emphasized that this would provide Yadav with an additional opportunity to present his case and have it adjudicated. The High Court found no compelling reasons to intervene in the trial court’s proceedings.
Previously, Yadav had approached the Delhi High Court to challenge the FIR filed by the CBI, arguing that the agency proceeded without the necessary sanction against him. His legal representative, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, contended that the case lacked a legal foundation from the beginning, questioning the need to argue on charges in the trial court. Sibal pointed out that no FIR was registered between 2004 and 2009, and the CBI’s decision to file an FIR in 2020 came after a closure report had already been submitted.
However, the CBI maintained that the trial court is the appropriate venue for addressing these matters, asserting that the case involves public servants being directed by a minister to conduct selections, which is why it is termed the land-for-jobs scam.
In connection with this case, on May 9, the President of India granted the necessary sanctions to prosecute Lalu Prasad Yadav in a money laundering case linked to the land-for-jobs scam, as required under Section 197(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
**FAQ**
*What is the land-for-jobs scam involving Lalu Prasad Yadav?*
The land-for-jobs scam refers to allegations that public servants were instructed by Lalu Prasad Yadav, while serving as Union Railway Minister, to facilitate job selections in exchange for land, leading to a CBI investigation and subsequent legal proceedings.
