Supreme Court Upholds Bail for Lalu Yadav in Fodder Scam Case

The Supreme Court, in a 3‑to‑1 majority, upheld the Jharkhand High Court’s order granting bail to former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav in the long‑running Fodder Scam case. The decision, delivered on Tuesday, reaffirms that the accused is not a flight risk and that the trial can proceed without his presence in custody. Lalu Yadav, who has been in prison since 2005, had previously been granted bail by the High Court in 2024. The Supreme Court’s ruling is expected to keep the case in the public eye and may influence the pace of the investigation. Legal experts note that the judgment underscores the principle that bail is a safeguard against prolonged detention when the accused is likely to appear for trial.