Lalu, Family Acted as 'Criminal Syndicate' in Land-for-Jobs Scam: Delhi Court Frames Charges

• A Delhi Court framed charges against Lalu Yadav and his family in the alleged land-for-jobs scam, stating they acted as a 'criminal syndicate'.
• Special Judge Vishal Gogne noted an 'overarching conspiracy' by Lalu Yadav to use public employment for acquiring immovable properties for his family.
• The CBI alleged Lalu Yadav obtained land from aspirants in exchange for Group D railway jobs between 2004-2009 when he was Union Railway Minister.
• Appointments were made in 'undue haste' and candidates from Patna were placed in various zonal railways without public notice or advertisements.
• About 1,05,292 sq ft of land in Patna was acquired by Yadav's family through sales and gift deeds, often at prices lower than market rates.

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