Tejaswi Yadav Defends Share Purchases in 'Land for Job' Scandal

In a high-profile court hearing, former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Tejaswi Yadav, faced allegations of conspiracy in the 'Land for Job' scam. His counsel argued that simply purchasing shares in a company does not make him a conspirator. Special judge Vishal Gogne presided over the proceedings on the framing of charges in the case.

Senior advocate Maninder Singh stated that no sale deeds were recorded from 2009 to 2014, questioning the CBI's stance on alleged misconduct by Lalu Prasad Yadav. Emphasizing a distinction between a beneficiary and a conspirator, Singh contended that Tejaswi's acquisition of 1,500 shares in 2014 does not equate to participation in a conspiracy.

The defense criticized the CBI for failing to provide substantial evidence over a nine-year investigation, arguing that the claims rely on weak conjecture connecting Tejaswi to the broader scheme. The court will hear further arguments, examining the role of Lalu Prasad's family amidst charges implicating 103 individuals.

(With inputs from agencies.)