New Delhi: In a major set back to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav, a Delhi court on Monday framed corruption charges against them and other accused in the IRCTC scam case under multiple sections relating to cheating and criminal conspiracy.

The order was passed by Special Judge Vishal Gogne. The case stems from alleged irregularities in the grant of operational contracts of two Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) hotels to a private firm.

The court also framed charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act against Lalu Prasad. Notably, Lalu and other accused reportedly pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Earlier on September 24, the court had directed all accused persons to appear physically for its order

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