Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, Lalu Prasad Yadav, along with his wife Rabri Devi and daughter Misa Bharti, have been granted bail in a case involving an alleged land-for-jobs scam. The Delhi court granted bail to the accused subject to a personal bond of Rs 50,000 and one surety of like amount each.
The special judge, Geetanjali Goel, stated in the order that bail was being granted “as the chargesheet has been filed without arrest of the accused persons”. The court has also ordered the accused not to tamper with evidence, nor try to influence witnesses, and to deposit their passports. The accused have been prohibited from travelling abroad without the permission of the court.
The case pertains to alleged appointments made in the railways in exchange for land transferred to Lalu’s family when he was railway minister from 2004 to 2009. This case has further sparked concerns about corruption in the Indian political system, and highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in governance.
While it is important to ensure that justice is served, it is equally important to recognize the systemic issues that contribute to corruption in the first place. Addressing these issues will require a commitment to ethical leadership, stronger laws and regulations, and a more engaged and active citizenry. Only by working together can we build a more equitable and just society where the rule of law is respected, and every citizen can expect fairness and justice in all aspects of life, including politics.
