LARA Projects Case: Court Defers Charge Framing to Nov 19
Lalu Prasad Yadav, Prem Chand Gupta challenge charge-framing proceedings in Delhi High Court
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 30th Oct: The Rouse Avenue court has deferred the formal framing of charges in the LARA Projects money laundering case until November 19, after Lalu Prasad Yadav and Prem Chand Gupta approached the Delhi High Court challenging the charge-framing proceedings.
The two leaders sought an adjournment in line with the High Court’s direction. The Rouse Avenue court clarified that accused who have not secured a stay from the High Court must appear before it to sign the formal charge-framing documents.
Rabri Devi and Sarla Gupta were exempted from appearing on medical grounds, while Tejashwi Yadav received exemption due to travel-related reasons.
Sujata Hotels has also challenged the order and secured a stay from the High Court. Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav and others are accused in the case.