Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 07-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Yuvraj Singh (Petition No. 16370/2026 for Special Leave to Appeal – Criminal)
  • Respondent: State of Bihar
  • Originating FIR: No. 5117063251028/2025 registered at Jakkanpur Police Station, District Patna.
  • Offences Charged: Sections 318(4), 303(2), 338, 336(3) and 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
  • Allegation: Conducting a fraudulent recruitment drive for Patna Metro through a fabricated website. The recruitment was allegedly organized by Urmila Education and Services Pvt. Ltd., whose directors are also co‑accused.
  • Petitioner’s Position: Not named in the FIR; implicated solely on the basis of a confession made by one of the co‑accused directors of Urmila Education and Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • Prior Court Actions: High Court of Judicature at Patna denied anticipatory bail to the petitioner. The co‑accused director(s) were released on regular bail by this Court on 13‑Jul‑2026, noting that all offences are magistrate‑triable and the case rests on documentary evidence.
  • Petitioner’s Arguments: No apprehension from the place of occurrence, no criminal antecedents, willingness to cooperate with investigation.

Court’s Reasoning & Order

1. On a prima facie assessment of the material, the Court finds that the petitioner may be released on anticipatory bail.

2. The Court directs that, should the petitioner be arrested in connection with the enumerated offences, he shall be released on bail subject to terms and conditions deemed fit by the Investigating Officer (I.O.).

3. Conditions include:

  • Continued cooperation with the investigation.
  • Upon release by the I.O., the petitioner must appear before the jurisdictional court as directed by the I.O. or on summons, furnish bail bonds, and ensure due appearance throughout the trial.

4. The petition is hereby disposed of, and any pending applications, if any, are also disposed of.

Final Outcome

  • The petitioner, Yuvraj Singh, is granted anticipatory bail, subject to cooperation with the investigating officer and compliance with bail bond and appearance requirements. The petition and any related pending applications are dismissed.

Topics: Anticipatory Bail, Fraudulent Recruitment, Criminal Procedure