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Monday, February 19, 2007

Chronology of events in DA case

PATNA, FEB 19 (PTI)Following is the chronology of events leading to Railway Minister Lalu Prasad's acquittal which was challenged by Bihar's NDA government headed by Nitish Kumar today:
March 11, 1996: Patna High Court directs CBI to probe fodder scam cases.
March 19, 1996: Supreme Court affirms PHC order, asks 2-member bench to monitor progress of investigation.
August 19, 1998: Disproportionate assets case registered against Lalu.
April 4, 2000: Lalu chargesheeted. Rabri Devi's name included as co-accused for abetment of the offence.
April 5, 2000: Lalu/Rabri surrender to CBI court. Rabri gets bail and Lalu sent to jail after judge rejects his bail prayer.
May 10, 2000: Patna High Court grants provisional bail to Lalu which is extended on 25 occasions.
June 9, 2000: Charges framed against Lalu/Rabri
November 23, 2006: Arguments conclude in the case.
December 4, 2006: Judge fixes December 18 for delivering verdict.
December 18, 2006: Lalu, Rabri acquitted.
February 19, 2007: Bihar government challenges their acquittal in the Patna High Court.

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