A Delhi court has rejected a plea filed by Rabri Devi seeking the transfer of multiple criminal cases involving her, former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, their son Tejashwi Yadav, and other family members to a different judge.
The order was passed by the Principal District and Sessions Judge at Delhi&rsquo;s Rouse Avenue Courts, who declined to move the matters away from Judge Vishal Gogne, currently hearing the cases. The court found no sufficient grounds to justify transferring the proceedings.
Rabri Devi had approached the court alleging bias and unfair treatment, arguing that the conduct of the trial raised concerns about impartiality. She sought the reassignment of the cases to another judge, claiming that continuing before the same court could affect a fair hearing.
The cases in question include high-profile corruption-related matters, such as the alleged land-for-jobs scam and the IRCTC hotel case, which have been under scrutiny for years and involve multiple members of the Lalu Yadav family.
Investigating agencies opposed the transfer request, asserting that the plea was an attempt to delay proceedings and amounted to forum shopping. They maintained that the trial court had acted within the bounds of law and procedure at every stage.
After considering the arguments, the court ruled that dissatisfaction with judicial orders cannot be a valid reason to seek a transfer. It held that the petitions failed to establish any real apprehension of bias that would warrant moving the cases to another judge.
With the plea dismissed, the cases will continue before Judge Vishal Gogne at the Rouse Avenue Courts. The ruling clears the way for the trials to proceed without further interruption, keeping the spotlight firmly on one of the country&rsquo;s most politically significant legal battles.

Delhi court rejects Rabri Devi plea to shift case

Court refuses to move cases against Lalu Yadav family from Judge Vishal Gogne

Delhi court rejects Rabri Devi plea to shift case

Court refuses to move cases against Lalu Yadav family from Judge Vishal Gogne

December 19, 2025 | 23:38 IST