Delhi High Court Deliberates on Rabri Devi's Plea in IRCTC Scam Case

Rabri Devi has filed a petition challenging charges in the alleged IRCTC scam case. The Delhi High Court is set to review her plea along with similar ones by Lalu Prasad and Tejashwi Yadav in January. The charges include cheating, conspiracy, and corruption during Lalu's tenure as railway minister.

The Delhi High Court on Friday called for a response from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding a petition by Rabri Devi. The petition, submitted by the wife of RJD chief Lalu Prasad and a former chief minister of Bihar, contests the charges framed against her in the alleged IRCTC scam.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued an official notice regarding Rabri Devi's plea and scheduled its hearing for January 19. Similar petitions from her husband Lalu Prasad and son Tejashwi Yadav are also slated for discussion on that date. Previously, on October 13, 2025, a trial court had filed charges of cheating, criminal conspiracy, and corruption against 14 individuals, including Rabri Devi, under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Rabri Devi's petition contends that the trial court erroneously assumed her involvement without substantial evidence. The petition asserts that neither Lalu nor his family members participated in the BNR Hotels tender process. The CBI's chargesheet alleges a conspiracy, spearheaded by the then railway minister, aimed at financial gain through manipulated tenders. The case involves significant figures, including several IRCTC officials and the owner of Sujata Hotels Pvt Ltd.