The Supreme Court has ordered Mokama MLA Anant Singh to surrender by 1 December 2026 and return to jail in connection with the Dularchand Yadav murder case. The bench, comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice Prasanna B. Varale, issued this directive after hearing a plea challenging the bail granted to him by the Patna High Court in March 2026. The court’s decision follows a legal challenge filed by Neeraj Kumar, the grandson of the deceased.
Legal Proceedings and Bail Cancellation
The legal challenge brought before the Supreme Court sought the cancellation of the bail granted to Anant Singh by the Patna High Court on 19 March 2026. During the proceedings, the petitioner argued that the High Court failed to adequately consider the extensive criminal record of the accused when granting the relief. The Supreme Court had previously issued a notice on the plea on 13 July 2026. Advocate Shilpi Chowdhary represented the petitioner during the legal process. The Bihar government, serving as a primary party in the case, submitted a formal affidavit to the Supreme Court on 24 October 2026. This document listed 62 cases registered against the MLA, which include serious charges such as murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, and violations under the Arms Act. The bench had previously indicated on 29 September 2026 that no further adjournments would be permitted for the hearing scheduled for 30 October 2026, despite the accused having requested additional time in September to file an affidavit.
Circumstances of the Surrender
During the hearing on 30 October 2026, legal representatives for Anant Singh requested additional time to surrender, citing a family wedding scheduled for 25 November 2026. Acknowledging this specific request, the Supreme Court granted the extension until 1 December 2026 for the surrender. The court has also mandated that the Bihar government complete its investigation into the matter within a period of four months. Future hearings in this case will be scheduled only after the completion of this investigative period. The directive requires the MLA to return to judicial custody, marking a significant development in the legal proceedings initiated by the family of the deceased.
Background of the Criminal Case
The case stems from an incident on 30 October 2025, when Dularchand Yadav, a supporter of the Jan Suraaj Party and a former RJD leader, was killed in Basawanchak village, located in the Ghoswari police station area of Mokama. The incident occurred during the Bihar Assembly election campaign. Police identified Anant Singh as the main accused in the case and took him into custody on the night of 1 November 2025. He was subsequently sent to judicial custody on 2 November 2025. Prior to the bail granted by the Patna High Court, his earlier bail pleas had been rejected by the MP MLA court. Notably, Anant Singh had successfully contested and won the Mokama assembly seat while remaining in jail.
Political Developments and Context
The political landscape surrounding the MLA has seen significant shifts recently. The JD(U) party took the decision to expel Anant Singh and his wife, former MLA Neelam Devi, for a period of six years. This disciplinary action was taken following allegations that they opposed the official JD(U) candidate in the Patna Graduates’ MLC election and campaigned for a candidate backed by the Jan Suraaj Party, identified as Anuj Singh. The expulsion highlights the evolving relationship between the MLA and his former political affiliation. As the legal process continues, the focus remains on the investigation mandated by the Supreme Court and the upcoming surrender of the accused, which will return him to judicial custody as the trial progresses through the judicial system.
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Source / स्रोत: Live Hindustan, IANS
