A Delhi court on Thursday ordered the framing of money laundering charges against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav in the long-running IRCTC hotel tender case. The order marks a significant development in the case involving alleged irregularities in the award of hotel leases during Lalu Prasad Yadav's tenure as Union Railway Minister.
The Rouse Avenue Court directed that charges be framed against nine accused in connection with the alleged money laundering case. Those facing charges include Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav, along with Sarla Gupta and entities including Lara Projects and Sujata Hotels.
The court has fixed October 3 for the next hearing.
At the same time, seven other accused in the case were acquitted by the court.
