Overview
- Special Judge Vishal Gogne dismissed applications by Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi and Lara Projects seeking a one-week gap and an end to day-to-day listing.
- The court termed the request "not maintainable, practicable or justified" and confirmed that hearings will continue daily during the prosecution-evidence stage.
- Prosecution witnesses were examined from October 27 to November 7, and cross-examination for some witnesses is scheduled for November 17.
- The defence cited over 18,000 documents and a 250-page charge order to seek more preparation time, but the court said sufficient opportunity had already been provided.
- The case concerns alleged irregularities in awarding IRCTC hotel contracts to Sujata Hotels in exchange for land, with charges under IPC sections 120B and 420 and Prevention of Corruption Act provisions.