In blow to Lalu, SC refuses to stay trials in land-for jobs cases

Lalu Prasad faces setback as Supreme Court refuses to halt trial in land-for-job scam. CBI alleges Prasad secured land for railway jobs during his tenure as minister. Kapil Sibal argued political vendetta, but court allows trial to proceed. Court directs trial court to dispense with Prasad’s presence. CBI filed chargesheet against Prasad, Rabri Devi, Tej Pratap Yadav, and Hema Yadav.