Fodder scam cases: Supreme Court refuses to revoke Lalu Prasad Yadav’s bail
The Supreme Court of India has declined to cancel the bail granted to Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with the multi-crore fodder scam cases. The bench observed that it was not inclined to interfere with the former Chief Minister's liberty after a period of six years.
A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan heard the Central Bureau of Investigation's plea challenging the Jharkhand High Court's decision to grant bail to the veteran politician. The court noted the significant duration since the initial bail orders and the current health status of the RJD leader.
Instead of revoking the bail, the Supreme Court directed that the pending appeals regarding the convictions in the fodder scam cases be expedited. The bench suggested that these legal proceedings should be concluded, preferably within a six-month timeframe.
The fodder scam involves the fraudulent withdrawal of hundreds of crores from public treasuries in Bihar during the 1990s. Yadav has served sentences in multiple cases related to the scam before being released on bail. Source: The top court said it was not inclined to interfere with his liberty after six years and instead directed that the pending appeals be decided preferably within six months
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