India, Oct. 13 -- A special CBI court in Delhi on Monday framed charges against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, and others in connection with the IRCTC hotel tender case, clearing the way for trial at Rouse Avenue Courts.

Special Judge (PC Act) Vishal Gogne passed the order after all accused pleaded not guilty. Lalu Prasad, who appeared in court on a wheelchair, along with Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav, faces charges of criminal conspiracy and cheating under the Indian Penal Code, in addition to offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

According to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), during Lalu Prasad's tenure as Railway Minister, two IRCTC ...