Delhi High Court Probes CBI's Stand on Rabri Devi's Document Plea

The Delhi High Court is reviewing CBI's position on Rabri Devi's plea to receive 1,600 unrelied documents in the land-for-jobs case. The trial court previously denied her access, suggesting it would disrupt judicial processes. Rabri Devi asserts the documents are critical for her defense strategy in the ongoing trial.

The Delhi High Court has spotlighted the Central Bureau of Investigation's stance on Rabri Devi's request for 1,600 documents in the contentious land-for-jobs case. The former Bihar chief minister wants access to these unrelied materials to aid her cross-examination strategy.

Earlier decisions from the trial court were unfavorable to Rabri Devi and her husband, Lalu Prasad Yadav, as their pleas for obtaining further documents were rejected. The court emphasized that such provisions could inadvertently disrupt judicial efficiency and fairness.

Central to the case are allegations of illicit job appointments linked to land transfers during Lalu Prasad's tenure as railway minister. The Delhi High Court will revisit this matter on April 1, as investigations continue to unravel the complexity of the charges involving high-profile figures and questionable administrative conduct.

(With inputs from agencies.)