India, Feb. 16 -- A Delhi court on Monday formally framed corruption and criminal conspiracy charges against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi, in the land-for-jobs case.

The charges were framed by Special Judge Vishal Gogne of Rouse Avenue Court, after the Yadav and Devi, listed as accused number 1 and 2 in the case respectively, appeared in court physically.

The court's order noted, "The charge has been framed against A-1 (Lalu Prasad Yadav) and A-2 (Rabri Devi) to which they have pleaded not guilty and claimed trial".

Another accused Ranjit Kumar, also appeared in court and charges were formally framed against him.

The court has set the next date of hearing fo...