1995 Forgery Case Update: Pappu Yadav Sent to Judicial Custody, Bail Hearing Scheduled

In a significant development, Independent MP Pappu Yadav was sent to judicial custody for two days by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Patna. The arrest stems from a case registered in 1995 under Section 467 of the IPC (forgery of documents).

Yadav, representing the Purnea Lok Sabha constituency, was taken into custody from his residence in Mandiri after a warrant was issued by the MP/MLA court. Initially resisting arrest, Yadav claimed the warrant was for property attachment, not detention. His lawyer, Shivnandan Bharti, argued that the case was politically motivated.

Key Highlights

• Judicial Custody: Two-day remand ordered by Patna court.
• Case Background: Linked to a 1995 forgery case under IPC Section 467.
• Arrest Details: Taken into custody Friday night from his Patna residence.
• Health Concerns: Court directed Yadav’s treatment at Patna Medical College and Hospital.
• Next Hearing: Bail plea scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026.

Sources: PTI, The Economic Times, ThePrint, ANI