The Delhi High Court has rejected Lalu Prasad Yadav's plea to halt trial court proceedings in the 'land-for-jobs' case. Yadav argued the CBI's investigation was invalid due to the lack of prior sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The CBI countered, stating sanction was secured and Section 17A wasn't applicable, with the issue pending before the Supreme Court.
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