Lalu Prasad gets bail in Siwan poll code violation case
In short
Lalu Prasad appeared before the court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate-I in Siwan and got bail in a 2011 poll code violation case.
It also ends, for now, the immediate pressure from the warrants tied to his missed appearances.
What the reporting says
Lalu Prasad appeared before the court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate-I in Siwan and was granted bail in a 2011 model code of conduct violation case. The appearance came after warrants and a proclamation notice were issued against him for repeatedly failing to attend court proceedings. The development moves the long-running case forward after his court appearance.
Why it matters
Lalu Prasad appeared before the ACJM-I court in Siwan and was granted bail in a 2011 election code violation case. The court action followed warrants and a proclamation notice issued after repeated non-appearance. The case concerns compliance with election rules and remains a legal issue for the former political leader.