The former Bihar Chief Minister was sent to jail for seven years under two sections in the Dumka Treasury case for the illegal withdrawal of Rs 3.13 crore from the Dumka treasury.
Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav was expected to get bail in the Dumka Treasury case today, but the Jharkhand High Court has postponed the hearing to November 27. This means the former Bihar Chief Minister will have to spend 20 extra days in jail.