Lalu Prasad Yadav Granted Bail in Fodder Scam; Continues Jail Term Under Dumka Treasury Case
The Jharkhand High Court, on October 9, granted bail to Lalu Prasad Yadav in Chaibasa Treasury case, in connection with the fodder scam. However, Yadav, who is serving his term in Birsa Munda Jail will continue to remain in custody for his pending Dumka treasury case. He was convicted in 2018 and was awarded a jail term of five years, along with a fine of Rs 5 lakh.