Jharkhand High Court hears Deoghar treasury fodder scam after Lalu Prasad Yadav's plea

The Jharkhand High Court convened a hearing on the Deoghar treasury fodder scam after former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav filed an appeal seeking further investigation. Former deputy commissioners appeared as witnesses, detailing unauthorized withdrawals of fodder supplies between 1990 and 1995, describing how the funds were siphoned from the Deoghar state treasury. The testimonies also highlighted lapses in administrative procedures, the formation of a probe committee, and alleged financial irregularities that have long been under scrutiny. Court officials said the evidence will be examined to determine whether additional legal action against implicated officials is warranted. The hearing underscores renewed judicial attention to a scandal that has affected the state's finances and public trust.