Lalu-Rabri appeared in Delhi court, denied the allegations, know what happened in the court and what is the next step:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi and other members of their family appeared in Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court today in the case of alleged scam of giving jobs in exchange for land. During the hearing, Lalu family termed all the allegations against them as completely baseless and termed them politically motivated.

Highlights of the hearing (16 February 2026)

Denial of allegations: During their appearance in the court, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi outright rejected the allegations of corruption and fraud leveled by the CBI. His lawyers argued that this entire case was created out of political hatred.

Court Proceedings: Considering the seriousness of the case, the special judge examined the documents and discussed the statements of witnesses. Court for next hearing of this case next date (which will be notified soon) has been decided.

Health Reference: Citing his ill health, Lalu Prasad Yadav’s lawyers have also demanded exemption from personal appearance in future or appearance through video conferencing.

What is ‘Land for Job’ scam?

This matter pertains to the period between 2004 and 2009, when Lalu Prasad Yadav was the Railway Minister of the country.

Blame: It is alleged that in exchange for appointments to Group-D posts in various zones of the Railways (such as Mumbai, Jabalpur, Kolkata and Jaipur), land was registered in the name of Lalu Yadav’s family members.

price: CBI claims that these lands were taken at prices much lower than the market rate or at throwaway prices.

Test: In this case, along with CBI, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is also investigating from the angle of money laundering.

political activity intensifies

The impact of this hearing being held in Delhi is clearly visible on the politics of Bihar. RJD workers say that BJP is misusing central investigative agencies to suppress the voice of opposition leaders. At the same time, leaders of Bihar’s ruling NDA alliance say that “the law is taking its course and what has been sown will have to be reaped.”