Lalu Prasad Yadav Summoned in Land for Jobs Scam Case

A Delhi court has reserved an order to summon former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son Tejaswi Yadav, and others accused in a land for jobs scam case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a supplementary charge sheet alleging that candidates were appointed to Group ‘D’ positions in Indian Railways in exchange for transferring their land to the Yadav family and associated companies.

Delhi Court Questions ED’s Powers Under PMLA

During a hearing on Amit Katyal’s interim bail plea, a Delhi court raised concerns about the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) authority to record statements under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED had approached doctors for statements in connection with the land-for-jobs scam, which raised concerns about privacy and potential influence on medical care.

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