'Lalu Yadav, Family Acted As Criminal Syndicate': Delhi Court Frames Charges In Land-For-Job Scam

• Delhi Court framed criminal charges against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family in the alleged railways land-for-jobs scam.
• Special Judge Vishal Gogne observed that Lalu Yadav and his family "acted as a criminal syndicate" and an "overarching conspiracy" existed.
• Lalu Yadav faces charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act and IPC; family members (Rabri Devi, Tejashwi, Tej Pratap, Misa Bharti) charged with cheating and criminal conspiracy.
• CBI alleges land parcels were gifted/transferred to Lalu's family/associates in exchange for Group-D railway jobs during his 2004-2009 tenure as Railway Minister.
• The court discharged 52 persons but framed charges against over 40 accused, while the accused deny allegations, calling the case politically motivated.

Why It Matters: Delhi Court frames charges against Lalu Yadav and family, citing a "criminal syndicate" in the land-for-job scam.