Major Fraud in Banda: Constable Forged Court Order to Clear Charges and Get Promotion

A major forgery scandal has surfaced in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, where a serving head constable allegedly forged a court order to erase his criminal charges, reclaim his job, and secure a promotion. The accused, identified as Bhai Lal, is now facing fresh criminal proceedings after authorities uncovered a fabricated judgment he used more than eight years ago to manipulate his service records.

The fraudulent “acquittal” order dated 28 June 2016 was submitted by the constable to show that he had been cleared in a long-pending corruption and assault case filed against him in 2005. On that basis, his suspension was revoked, he rejoined duty, and later rose to the rank of head constable.

The forgery remained hidden until 2024, when the trial court asked for a status update on the original case and discovered that no such order existed.

Old Case, New Crime: How the Fraud Began

The original FIR against Bhai Lal dates back to 2005, when he was posted at Naraini police station. The charges included corruption, assault, and trespass—serious offences that halted his service progression and placed him under departmental suspension.

For years, the case lingered in court. Instead of contesting the case lawfully, the constable allegedly created a fake acquittal order to bypass due process. The document copied formatting styles of real judgments, complete with forged seals and signatures.

Forged Court Order Submitted to Restore Job

After producing the forged 2016 judgment, the constable convinced his department to reinstate him. His service records were updated to reflect “acquitted,” and he was posted to a different district.

Internal reviews reveal that:

• His suspension was revoked on the basis of the fake order
• He re-entered active duty as a cleared officer
• He was later promoted to head constable
• No verification was conducted with the issuing court

Fraud Exposed Only in 2024

The fraud unraveled when the trial court called for a progress report in mid-2024. Upon checking, court clerks discovered that:

• No hearing occurred on 28 June 2016
• No acquittal order was issued on that date
• The case was still officially “pending”

The mismatch triggered immediate suspicion. When the forged document was re-examined, subtle differences in formatting and signatures confirmed it was fake.

FIR Registered Against Bhai Lal

Following an internal probe, Superintendent of Police Palash Bansal ordered a criminal case. An FIR was lodged at Naraini police station under sections related to:

• Forgery of valuable security
• Using forged documents as genuine
• Cheating and fraud
• Criminal misconduct by a public servant

The officer may face arrest after completion of preliminary inquiries.

Why the Case Raises Bigger Questions

The case has triggered wider concerns about administrative oversight. How did such a critical document pass through police verification without cross-checking with the court?

In many states, paper-based verification remains common. This creates loopholes where forged documents can be submitted without digital confirmation.

Experts say the Banda incident highlights the urgent need for:

• Direct digital verification of judgments
• Integrated court-to-police records systems
• Strict scrutiny of documents linked to service benefits

Shunyatax Global Editorial Note

At Shunyatax Global, we track cases where governance, accountability and public service integrity intersect. The Banda court-order forgery case is a telling example of why stronger institutional checks are essential to prevent manipulation of judicial and administrative records.

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