11 years ago
Lalu's gets 5 yrs in jail with fine of 25 Lakhs.This is not enough. We must recover proceeds of crime too! Only then crime will stop paying
- Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) October 3, 2013
In Lalu's crime its known how much he fraudulently withdrew and benefits he has had since.Punishment to be salutary must recover moneys too
- Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) October 3, 2013
Judiciary needs to make an example of Lalu's case to deter others that you cannot enjoy proceeds of crime and trade off with few yrs in jail
- Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) October 3, 2013
This judgment is a lesson - Those who commit corruption with impunity, the law will catch up to them: BJP's Ravishankar Prasad to NDTV
The party is firmly behind Lalu Prasad, says RJD MP Ram Kripal Yadav
Whatever the verdict is , all of us have to accept it , you , me , everyone. I am satisfied with verdict. The court has given punishments according to what it thought best in its wisdom: CBI lawyer
Rabri Devi will go to the people and tell them how Nitish, BJP have conspired against Lalu Prasad: RJD
Congress reacts on Lalu Prasad's sentencing: "We are not in alliance since 2009. Of course his 4 MPs support the UPA govt but everyone is equal before the law," says party spokesperson Shakeel Ahmed
Lalu Prasad sentenced to five years in jail in fodder scam caseLalu Prasad Yadav has been sentenced to five years in jail in the multi-crore fodder scam, which surfaced 17 years ago, when he was Chief Minister of Bihar.
Former Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra gets four years in jail.
Lalu Prasad has been sentenced to 5 years and fined Rs 25 lakhs in fodder scam. He stands disqualified as an MP.
Many our of the 45 convicted in the fodder scam given four years or more in jail.
Arguments on sentencing conclude. Quantum of sentence expected at 2:30 pm.
Arguments by CBI lawyers:
- Lalu and the others should not be shown any leniency at all. This will give a message to society.
- There should be 'maximum deterrent punishment'
CBI asks for maximum sentence of seven years for Lalu Prasad.
Arguments begin in Ranchi court:
Lalu Prasad's lawyer:
- He is an eminent citizen, distinguished and law abiding citizen.
- He has served as rail minister, and brought railways into profit.
- He is 67 years old, a senior citizen, and he suffers from many diseases
Lalu Prasad: the rise and fall of a maverick politician
Lalu Prasad turned Bihar's politics - and economic health - upside down as he catapulted from a student leader of the 1970s to become one of India's best-known politicians before his downfall on Monday.
Lalu Prasad turned Bihar's politics - and economic health - upside down as he catapulted from a student leader of the 1970s to become one of India's best-known politicians before his downfall on Monday.
Lalu Prasad, prisoner No 3312, to be sentenced via video conference today All 45 convicts in the case will be informed about their fate through teleconference.
