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14 minutes ago
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Delhi HC rejects plea by Lalu Prasad Yadav to stay trial proceedings in land-for-jobs scam case
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav seeking to stay proceedings in a trial court in connection with a money-laundering case linked to the alleged land-for-jobs scam. Yadav had filed a petition in the High Court seeking to quash the first information report filed against him by the Central Bureau of Investigation in 2022. In addition, he had also sought a stay on the proceedings in the matter in the trial court while the petition was pending. In an order issued on May 29, Justice Ravinder Dudeja said that he found no compelling reasons to stay the proceedings in the trial court. 'The present matter is stated to be listed before the learned special judge for arguments on charge,' the order said. 'Notwithstanding, the pendency of the present petition, petitioner would be at liberty to urge all his contentions before the learned trial court at the stage of consideration of charge.' Dudeja said that the trial proceedings would be 'an added opportunity' for Yadav to 'put forth his point and get the same adjudicated'. In an earlier submission, advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Yadav, had told the High Court that the CBI did not to obtain mandatory prosecution sanction under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act against Yadav before registering the FIR. This section stipulates that no investigation can be conducted by a police officer into an offence alleged to have been committed by a public servant under the Act without prior approval from an appropriate authority. Sibal also said that the offences that Yadav were accused of were allegedly committed between 2004 and 2009. However, the FIR was lodged only in 2022 after a delay of almost 14 years, he pointed out. Sibal also said that the matter was listed before the Rouse Avenue Courts on the framing of charges on June 2. He added that if the charges were framed, then the present petition would lose its purpose. Senior Public Prosecutor DP Singh, on the other hand, told the High Court that the question on the applicability of Section 17A was under consideration before a larger bench of the Supreme Court. Yadav could also make similar submissions before the trial court at the stage of the framing of charges, Singh added. The CBI has named 78 accused persons in the case, including 30 government officials. The case centres on allegations that between 2004 and 2009, when Yadav was the Union railway minister, land was illegally acquired at reduced prices in exchange for appointments to Group-D positions in the Indian Railways. The agency alleges that land parcels were transferred to Yadav's family members, including wife Rabri Devi and daughters Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav, at prices significantly below the market value.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Traitors tried to drive a wedge between Tejashwi and me: Tej Pratap on expulsion from RJD.
Patna, Breaking his silence over recent expulsion from the RJD headed by his father Lalu Prasad, Tej Pratap Yadav on Sunday alleged that there was a "conspiracy" to drive a wedge between him and his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav. The former Bihar Minister, who was expelled from the party a week ago, voiced his sentiments in a couple of posts on his X handle, blaming the crisis on 'Jaichand' a metaphor for traitors. Using the Mahabharata imagery, which he has been employing to describe his relationship with his far more successful younger brother, Yadav wrote, "Those dreaming of a rift between me and Arjun, will never succeed in conspiracy. They can win over the military of Krishna, but can't capture Krishna himself. I will soon expose every such conspiracy." Without mentioning Tejashwi Yadav by name, he said, "My brother, I would ask you to have faith that I am with you in all circumstances. My blessings were with you and will be so always. Please take care of Mummy and Papa, Jaichand is outside as well as within." Yadav, who is the elder son of Lalu Prasad and former Bihar Chief Minister, Rabari Devi, had earlier come out with a post addressed to 'My dear Mummy and Papa'. "My world revolves around both of you. You and your command are bigger than God for me. With you around, I feel I have everything. I need only your love and trust and nothing else. Papa, without you this party would not have come into existence. Jaichand, like greedy people, have plotted against me. My only wishes Mummy and Papa may you both always be happy and healthy," he said. Notably, Yadav's expulsion was ordered a day after he confessed to being "in a relationship" with a woman named Anushka only to delete the Facebook post later with a claim that his page was "hacked". The post had created a huge controversy and Yadav's estranged wife Aishwarya alleged before the media that her in-laws had "ruined" her life by getting her married to him despite his being in a relationship with another woman since much before their wedding in 2018. Yadav had so far kept mum on his expulsion despite his father announcing on social media that he was disgusted with his elder son's conduct. Anushka's, brother Aakash Yadav also recently came out in public to "strongly condemn", the expulsion of Yadav but refused to divulge whether his sister was in relationship with the former minister, saying, "It is for the two of them to speak on this issue if and when they choose". Aakash Yadav had also urged Tejashwi, now the de-facto leader of RJD, to intervene in the matter saying, "The reputation of both our families is at stake". His expulsion came barely a few months ahead of the Bihar assembly polls, which the RJD will fight under the leadership of Tejashwi Yadav. Born to Prasad and Rabri Devi, both former chief ministers of Bihar, the two brothers are among four of nine siblings active in politics. Tej Pratap Yadav had made his political debut in the assembly polls of 2015, and is a second-term MLA with two brief stints in the state cabinet.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rajpal Yadav says there is 'no nepotism' in the entertainment industry; shares, "Agar hota toh Shah Rukh Khan, Paresh Rawal... kaise hote?"
Rajpal Yadav , the skilful actor of Bollywood, offered a viewpoint on the most debated topic of the entertainment industry - nepotism. In the array of opinions, Yadav stated that nepotism doesn't exist when it comes to the success of the actor. In an interview with ANI, the 54-year-old actor expressed that the connections would help you achieve the initial break in the industry, but the success entirely depends on the skills of the actor and how the audience responds. "There is no nepotism." Rajpal Yadav said, 'There is no nepotism. I want to speak very honestly. Nepotism agar hota to Shah Rukh Khan sahab kaise hote, Rajpal Yadav kaise hote, Paresh Rawal kaise hote, Anupam Kher sahab kaise hote, Akshay Kumar sahab kaise hote, Johny Lever sahab kaise hote, Sanjeev Kumar sahab kaise hote, Rajesh Khanna sahab kaise hote, Dharmendra sahab kaise hote? (If there was nepotism, how would there be Shah Rukh Khan, Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, Anupam Kher, Akshay Kumar, Johny Lever, Sanjeev Kumar, Rajesh Khanna and Dharmendra?)" "In film and sports, nobody can make your life..." The actor further revealed that nobody in his family asked him to enter the film industry or join the theatre; it was his idea. 'I told my kids koi bhi khel mein aur cinema mein koi kisi ka jeewan nahi bana sakta (In film and sports, nobody can make your life),' he added. Moreover, Yadav emphasised that if you think you are capable enough, only then can you achieve. 'Fir aap karo nahi to mai dhakka de sakta hu par dhakke ke baad jo patkhani khaoge usko mai bhi nahi bacha sakta..(I can give a push, but the reversal you will face later, I can't prevent that),' the 'Bhool Bhulaiya' star continued. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Rajpal Yadav states that the success doesn't depend on nepotism... Furthering this theory, Rajpal said that if you are a sports player, your kid will get a chance to play. If you are a person who is working in the film or television industry, then your kid would know what his father does, and would probably be a filmmaker. However, the success does not depend on it. He stated that only the almighty and the audience can decide that, expressing that nepotism does not exist. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
The Print
6 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
Greedy people playing politics with me: Tej Pratap Yadav on ouster from RJD, family
In a post in Hindi on X, Yadav said: 'My dear mom and dad… My whole world is just you two. You and any order given by you are greater than God. If you are there, then I have everything. All I need is your trust and love, nothing more. Prasad had on May 25 expelled his elder son Yadav from the party and snapped all family ties with him, stating that his actions were 'irresponsible' and not in accordance with public conduct. Patna, Jun 1 (PTI) Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav, who was recently expelled from the RJD by his father and party supremo Lalu Prasad, on Sunday blamed 'greedy people playing politics with him' for his predicament within the party and the family. 'Daddy, if it weren't for you, neither this party would exist, nor would those greedy people like 'Jaichand' who play politics with me. Mom and dad, may you both always stay healthy and happy (sic).' Yadav, however, did not elaborate on what he meant by people playing politics with him. His expulsion came barely a few months ahead of the Bihar assembly polls, which the RJD will fight under the leadership of Prasad's younger son, Tejashwi Yadav. Born to Prasad and Rabri Devi, both former chief ministers of Bihar, the two brothers are among four of nine siblings active in politics. Tej Pratap Yadav had made his political debut in the assembly polls of 2015, and is a second-term MLA with two brief stints in the state cabinet. PTI PKD RBT This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
The Hindu
6 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Greedy people playing politics with me: Tej Pratap Yadav on ouster from RJD, family
Former Bihar Minister Tej Pratap Yadav, who was recently expelled from the RJD by his father and party supremo Lalu Prasad, on Sunday (June 1, 2025) blamed 'greedy people playing politics with him' for his predicament within the party and the family. Mr. Prasad had on May 25 expelled his elder son Mr. Yadav from the party and snapped all family ties with him, stating that his actions were "irresponsible" and not in accordance with public conduct. In a post in Hindi on X, Mr. Yadav said: 'My dear mom and dad… My whole world is just you two. You and any order given by you are greater than God. If you are there, then I have everything. All I need is your trust and love, nothing more.' 'Daddy, if it weren't for you, neither this party would exist, nor would those greedy people like 'Jaichand' who play politics with me. Mom and dad, may you both always stay healthy and happy (sic).' Mr. Yadav, however, did not elaborate on what he meant by people playing politics with him. His expulsion came barely a few months ahead of the Bihar assembly polls, which the RJD will fight under the leadership of Mr. Prasad's younger son, Tejashwi Yadav. Born to Mr. Prasad and Rabri Devi, both former Chief Ministers of Bihar, the two brothers are among four of nine siblings active in politics. Tej Pratap Yadav had made his political debut in the assembly polls of 2015, and is a second-term MLA with two brief stints in the State cabinet.
