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What happened
A Delhi court framed charges against former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad, his family members and others in a corruption case tied to an alleged land-for-jobs scam. Special Judge Vishal Gogne said public employment was used as a bargaining chip to acquire land parcels for the Yadav family, in connivance with railway officials and close aides. The court framed charges against 41 people and discharged 52, including railway officials. The CBI said five of the 103 accused named in its charge sheet had died.
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Key insights
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Court allegation centers on misuse of public employment: Special Judge Vishal Gogne said public employment was used as a bargaining chip to acquire land parcels for the Yadav family, with alleged connivance by railway officials and close aides.
Takeaways
Charges have been framed against 41 people in the land-for-jobs case, while 52 people have been discharged and the accused have denied wrongdoing.
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