Rajeev Kumar @ Rajiv Kumar v. The State of Bihar through Vigilance
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Anticipatory bail application (CR. MISC. No. 13669 of 2025) decided 11-02-2026 by Justice Anil Kumar Sinha, Patna High Court. Petitioner Rajeev Kumar @ Rajiv Kumar, former Panchayat Teacher at Prathmik School Lakshminiya Bigha, apprehended arrest in Noorsarai P.S. Case No. 566 of 2023 (dated 29.11.2023), District Nalanda, registered under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 & 120(B) IPC for securing employment on a forged educational certificate; R.T.I. reply of Director, SCERT Assam had recorded him as passing the PSTE Examination 2002/03, later reported forged by the same authority; petitioner resigned on 22.08.2025, acceptance by Mukhiya on 24.08.2025. Vigilance Investigation Bureau opposed. Bail granted as allegation is documentary and custodial interrogation may not be required; bond Rs. 10,000/- plus two like sureties before J.M. 1st Class, Biharsharif; conditions of Section 482(2) B.N.S.S. apply. Keywords: anticipatory bail, forged certificate, Panchayat Teacher, vigilance, Nalanda, BNSS 482(2).