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Delhi HC seeks ED response in IRCTC hotel case

2026-10-29 · 1 source · Economic Times India

In short

The Delhi High Court asked the Enforcement Directorate to state its position on Lalu Yadav’s plea in the IRCTC hotel case. The summary says the CBI FIR alleges a conspiracy involving Sujata Hotels owner Sarla Gupta, IRCTC officials and Prem Chand Gupta from 2004 to 2014.

This matters because the money laundering case is still moving through court. The reporting does not say what the court will decide next.

What the reporting says

The Delhi High Court sought the Enforcement Directorate’s stand on Lalu Yadav’s plea against money laundering charges in the IRCTC hotel case. The cited summary says the ED case arises from a CBI FIR alleging a criminal conspiracy with Sujata Hotels owner Sarla Gupta, IRCTC officials and Prem Chand Gupta between 2004 and 2014. The immediate consequence is further court scrutiny, while the available reporting does not state the court’s final decision.

Why it matters

The Delhi High Court asked the Enforcement Directorate to respond to Lalu Yadav’s plea challenging money laundering charges in the IRCTC hotel case. The publisher summary says the ED matter stems from a CBI FIR alleging a conspiracy involving Sujata Hotels owner Sarla Gupta, Prem Chand Gupta and IRCTC officials between 2004 and 2014. The immediate effect is continued judicial review, but the available reporting does not state the court’s ruling.

Touches: IRCTC, Sujata Hotels, Government, Economy

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