IRCTC hotels case: Delhi court defers formal framing of charges against Lalu Prasad, others
Delhi’s Special Judge Prashant Kumar postponed the formal framing of charges in the IRCTC hotel fraud case involving railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and several co‑accused. The hearing was adjourned to November 19 after the prosecution did not contest the defence’s request for a further delay. The judge noted the prosecution raised no objections, and probe concerns alleged misuse of IRCTC hotel bookings by officials.