Accused Constable Fabricated Judicial Documents in Assault and Corruption Case; FIR Filed on SP’s Orders as Internal System Lapses Come Under Scrutiny
Banda, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking episode of systemic fraud has emerged from the Uttar Pradesh Police Department, where a constable allegedly forged a court order to falsely show himself acquitted in a pending criminal case. The fabricated order enabled him to regain service status and later receive a promotion. The exposure of the case has raised serious questions about internal verification mechanisms and administrative oversight within the department.
The accused constable, Bhailal, a resident of Mirzapur and currently posted in Fatehpur district, has now been booked under charges of cheating, forgery and misrepresentation of a judicial directive. The FIR has been registered at Naraini Police Station.
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Old Case, New Twist
Constable Bhailal served in the Banda district between 1995 and 2011. In 2005, he was booked under allegations including corruption, trespassing and assault. Police subsequently submitted a chargesheet and trial proceedings commenced.
According to officials, the accused repeatedly avoided court hearings by citing illness, transfer and other excuses. During this period, he allegedly created a fake court judgment stating he had been acquitted of all charges.
Forged Order Leads to Reinstatement and Promotion
The forged document was submitted to the police department on June 28, 2016. Since the document appeared identical to an authentic court order — complete with reference number, seal and formatting — the department accepted it as genuine and subsequently revoked his suspension.
Over the following years, the accused continued service uninterrupted and was eventually promoted to Head Constable, based entirely on the fake acquittal.
How the Fraud Was Uncovered
The fraud surfaced when, in 2024, the accused repeatedly failed to appear for court proceedings. On June 12, 2024, the court sought a case progress report from the police department.
Upon retrieving and reviewing old case records, the department discovered that:
- No such acquittal order had ever been issued by the court.
- The submitted order was entirely fabricated.
- The seal, language and document formatting did not match the judiciary’s official style.
Once the discrepancy was identified, the matter was reported to Superintendent of Police Palash Bansal, prompting urgent action.
SP Orders FIR; Further Disciplinary Action Likely
Terming the matter serious, SP Bansal ordered the immediate registration of an FIR against the constable. He stated:
“This is not merely a case of forgery, but a deliberate attempt to mislead the judicial process and the police department. Strict departmental action will follow.”
Authorities are now probing whether the accused received internal assistance or legal support in creating the forged document.
Internal System Raises Concerns
The incident has triggered debate within the department regarding accountability and process monitoring. Key concerns include:
- Why was the acquittal document accepted without verification?
- How did the promotion process bypass legal scrutiny?
- Are systemic loopholes enabling misuse of judicial documents?
Senior officials believe the case underscores the urgent need for mandatory digital verification of court orders and stronger compliance protocols.
Conclusion
The Banda forgery case exposes vulnerabilities in administrative oversight and highlights the potential consequences of inadequate document verification. As the investigation progresses, accountability measures and internal policy reforms are expected.
For now, the police department has begun corrective action — but the case has already become an example of how a single forged document can compromise legal processes, internal governance and public trust.
