Authority: Gauhati High Court (High Court of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh)

Order Date: 04.08.2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Applicant Jahidul Hussain @ Zahidul Hussain, S/O Ahur Ali, residing JHAGRARPAR, Dhubri, Assam; Respondent State of Assam represented by PP Assam.
  • Case Numbers: Court case No. AB/1186/2026; related police case Dhubri PS Case No. 142/2026.
  • Charges: Sections 61(2), 148, 318(4), 316(2), 336(3), 3(5) of the BNSS, 2023.
  • Background: Sagar Ghosh used forged documents obtained from English Education Academy to seek admission at Bidyapara Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School, Dhubri. An FIR was filed by the school principal, naming both Ghosh and the applicant.
  • Applicant’s Position: Director/owner of English Education Academy since July 2025, offering distance‑education programmes (matriculation to postgraduate) through Mangalayatan University. Earlier received a commission offer from Global Education Academy (Bihar) to refer students; relied on representations that the State Board of School Examinations and Board of Higher Secondary Examinations were recognized and listed on Assam’s online portal “Darpan”. Asserted he acted in good faith, without involvement in examinations, certificate issuance, or any dishonest intent.
  • Prosecution’s Allegation: The applicant, as director, issued fake mark‑sheets and certificates, enabling students to secure admissions in colleges and universities. He allegedly persuaded students, conducted examinations for the fake documents, and was actively involved in the fraud. The applicant has been absconding, impeding interrogation.
  • BOSSE Clarification: The Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education (BOSSE) stated the institution was authorized only as an admission counsellor for facilitating admissions and providing guidance. It was not authorized to collect fees on behalf of BOSSE, issue receipts or vouchers, or conduct examinations. Documents submitted by the applicant were not issued by BOSSE.

Final Outcome

  • The Court, after considering the nature and gravity of the allegations, the prima facie incriminating material, the stage of investigation, and the applicant’s non‑cooperation, held that the case is not suitable for pre‑arrest bail under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023.
  • The anticipatory bail petition was rejected.
  • The case diary was ordered to be sent back for further proceedings.

Topics: Education Fraud; Court Order