Authority: High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi
Order Date: 6 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Praveen Kumar Sinha, Chartered Accountant, residing at Flat No.6A, Sakuntala, 61, Booty Road, Bariatu, Ranchi.
- Opposite parties: State of Jharkhand and Tanmay Mukharjee (informant).
- The petition pertains to Chutia P.S. Case No.130 of 2022 (dated 07.06.2022) pending before the Judicial Magistrate, Ranchi, involving alleged offences under IPC sections 406, 420, 408, 467 and 120B.
- Allegations: Misappropriation of funds of Vivekanand Vidya Mandir school, purchase of a vehicle in the name of Abhay Kumar Mishra, opening of bank accounts contrary to rules, advance payment to contractor not reflected, and unauthorised contract without tender. The school has been levied a tax penalty of Rs.5.75 crore and two of its bank accounts have been seized, forcing it to collect fees in cash.
- The petitioner cooperated with the investigation and highlighted that Abhay Kumar Mishra had already been granted anticipatory bail in A.B.A. No.1629 of 2025, where the vehicle was later transferred to the school and the building was constructed.
- A retired judge of the High Court has been appointed to oversee the administration of the school pursuant to a prior court order.
Final Outcome
- The Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner, directing him to surrender within three weeks.
- Bail to be secured by a bond of Rs.25,000 with two sureties of equal amount, subject to conditions under Section 482(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
- The petitioner must cooperate with the investigation if the charge‑sheet has not yet been filed.
Topics: Anticipatory Bail, Tax Penalty, Education Institution