The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has named 78 people including 30 public servants in the case. The court took cognisance of the report filed by the CBI in the case.
Other accused include RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav and Lalu’s daughter Hema.
The accused have been directed to appear before the court on March 11.
The case is related to Group D appointments made in the West Central Zone of the Indian Railways based in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, during Prasad’s tenure as Union rail minister between 2004 and 2009 in return for land parcels gifted or transferred by the recruits in the name of the RJD supremo’s family or associates, according to officials.
A case was registered on May 18, 2022, against Prasad and others, including his wife, two daughters, unidentified public officials and private persons.
First Published: Feb 25, 2025 10:56 AM IST
