A Delhi court, presided over by Special Judge Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue Courts, has ordered the framing of corruption and criminal conspiracy charges against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, son Tejashwi Yadav, and several other individuals in connection with the alleged Railways land-for-jobs scam. The court's decision, delivered on January 9, 2026, came after it rejected discharge pleas filed by the accused, stating they were unwarranted. The court observed that Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family functioned as a 'criminal syndicate' and were involved in an 'overarching conspiracy' to use public employment as leverage for acquiring immovable properties for the family. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) alleges that during Lalu Yadav's tenure as Union Railway Minister between 2004 and 2009, Group D jobs in the Railways were illicitly provided to candidates. In exchange, these job aspirants or their relatives allegedly transferred land parcels to members of the Yadav family or entities linked to them at undervalued prices. Lalu Prasad Yadav faces charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, while his family members have been charged with cheating and criminal conspiracy under the Indian Penal Code. Out of 98 surviving accused in the case, charges have been framed against 46 individuals, with 52 others being discharged by the court due to insufficient evidence. The court found a prima facie case against the charged individuals, clearing the way for the trial to commence. The Enforcement Directorate is separately investigating the money laundering aspects of the case, having attached properties linked to the alleged proceeds of crime. The Yadav family has consistently denied the allegations, labeling the case as politically motivated.