The Delhi High Court on Tuesday (January 6, 2026) sought response of the CBI on a plea by RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav challenging an order framing charges against him in the alleged IRCTC scam case.

In the ongoingIRCTC scam case, the Delhi High Court has asked theCentral Bureau of Investigation (CBI)to respond toTejashwi Yadav’s pleachallenging the charge-framing order against him. JusticeSwarana Kanta Sharmaissued a notice to the CBI on Tejashwi’s petition and stay application, directing the agency to file its reply.

The court has scheduled the next hearing forJanuary 14, when a similar plea filed byLalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi’s father, is also expected to be taken up. Both petitions challenge the framing of charges against them in connection with alleged irregularities in the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) ticketing scam.

The IRCTC case has drawn significant attention due to the involvement of prominent political figures, and the proceedings have been closely followed by the media and the public. The High Court’s notice to the CBI is a procedural step that allows the agency to respond to the objections raised by Tejashwi before the next stage of the trial.

Legal experts note that the matter will now hinge on the CBI’s reply and the arguments of the petitioners, as the court decides whether to proceed with framing charges or grant relief sought in the petitions.

The case continues to be monitored closely, with the January 14 hearing expected to provide clarity on the next course of action in the proceedings against both Tejashwi and Lalu Prasad Yadav.