CBI uses new section to oppose Lalu Prasad’s bail
Hindustan TimesThe Central Bureau of Investigation has said that Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad’s sentences in fodder scam cases are not meant to run concurrently as it cited a new section of the law to oppose the Bihar politician’s plea for bail. Citing Section 427 would mean that Prasad’s cumulative sentence stretches to 27.5 years, instead of the maximum that has been awarded in one of these cases: 14 years. Prasad’s advocate Prabhat Kumar said, “The court, in last hearing on September 11, had not appreciated CBI’s argument saying that it was a premature stage to raise such contention. The court said the issue would be decided in final hearing of pending appeal petitions.” He added that Prasad’s bail application would next be heard on October 9.