Delhi Court Delays Charges in IRCTC Corruption Case

A Delhi court has postponed a crucial decision regarding the framing of charges against RJD president Lalu Prasad, his wife Rabri Devi, and their son Tejashwi Yadav. The charges are linked to alleged irregularities in the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) case.

The court had reserved its order after concluding arguments in May, with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) asserting there's sufficient evidence to prosecute the trio. The accused, however, maintain their innocence, arguing through their legal representatives that the CBI does not have enough evidence to proceed.

The case involves charges of corruption, criminal conspiracy, and cheating related to the award of operational contracts for IRCTC hotels to a private firm. The CBI has claimed a conspiracy was formed to alter tender processes for the benefit of Sujata Hotels, implicating several individuals and companies in its charge sheet.

(With inputs from agencies.)