Delhi Court Extends Time for ED in Indian Railways Land-for-Job Scam Case
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court has granted the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) additional time to file a concluding charge sheet in a money laundering case linked to the alleged land-for-job scam in the Indian Railways.
Key Details
The court was updated on the investigation status by the ED’s Joint Director. Accused individuals Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti, and Hema Yadav were granted exemption from appearing in court. Special Judge Vishal Gogne directed the ED to file the concluding complaint by the next hearing date, scheduled for August 6.
Upcoming Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 10 | ED’s application for a copy of the CBI’s charge sheet |
| July 15 | CBI’s conclusive charge sheet consideration |
| August 6 | Next hearing date |
CBI Special Public Prosecutor D.P. Singh argued that the charge sheet could not be supplied before the court’s cognizance. ED’s SPP Manish Jain stated that the ED’s investigation is independent of the CBI’s documents and would conclude within 5-6 weeks regardless.
Background
The case involves former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi and her daughters, Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav, who have been charge-sheeted along with Amit Katyal and Hridyanand Chaudhary. The court previously granted regular bail to the accused on February 28. The case involves accusations of money laundering through the acquisition of land in exchange for jobs, with significant properties and transactions uncovered by the ED.
The ED filed a prosecution complaint in January 2024, detailing the involvement of Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti, and Hema Yadav, among others, in acquiring land parcels as part of the scheme. Investigations revealed substantial proceeds of crime, including unaccounted cash, gold, and property documents.
