Delhi Court Delays Decision on Framing Charges in ED's IRTCT Case Involving Lalu Yadav

The Rauz Avenue court in Delhi adjourned the hearing on the Enforcement Directorate’s investigation into the IRTCT scam, postponing the decision on whether to formally frame charges against the accused. The case, which centers on alleged financial irregularities in the International Road Transport Corporation, lists former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav among the named individuals.

During the session, the presiding judge cited the need for further examination of the evidence submitted by the ED before a charge‑sheet can be finalized. No specific reason for the delay was disclosed, and the court did not set a new date for the next hearing.

Legal experts note that the postponement may extend the procedural timeline for the case, which has already seen multiple hearings since the ED filed its complaint. The decision underscores the judiciary’s cautious approach in high‑profile corruption investigations involving senior politicians.

The ED continues to pursue its probe, and the accused remain under the scrutiny of investigative agencies while awaiting the court’s next order.