A Delhi court on Tuesday (February 25) summoned former Union Rail Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam.

Special Judge Vishal Gogne also issued summons to Yadav’s son and former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav, along with his daughter Hema Yadav, news agency PTI reported.

Additionally, the court issued fresh summons to RJD chief’s younger son and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, directing all accused to appear before it on March 11.

The case pertains to alleged irregularities in Group D appointments in the West Central Zone of Indian Railways, based in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, during Lalu Prasad’s tenure as Union Rail Minister from 2004 to 2009.

Officials claim that in exchange for these appointments, land parcels were gifted or transferred to Yadav’s family members or close associates.

The CBI registered the case on May 18, 2022, naming Lalu Prasad, his wife, two daughters, unidentified public officials, and several private individuals as accused. The investigation into the alleged scam is ongoing.