A major legal and administrative controversy has erupted in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan following allegations that a forged High Court order was submitted during the Surajgarh Panchayat Samiti election process. Police authorities have registered a formal criminal case of fraud and forgery against Jayprakash, the son of local Congress MLA Shrawan Kumar, alongside Umesh Bhooker, an official working as a manager in a nationalised public sector bank. Jhunjhunu District Collector Dr. Arun Garg confirmed the registration of the FIR, underscoring the severity with which the administrative machinery is treating the suspected misuse of judicial documents in an active election.
Criminal Complaint Lodged by Surajgarh Returning Officer
The criminal proceedings were initiated on the basis of a formal complaint submitted by the Returning Officer (RO) of Surajgarh. According to the election official, an order purportedly originating from the High Court was presented during the ongoing election procedures. Upon scrutiny, the document was suspected of being counterfeit and fabricated, prompting immediate administrative intervention. Acting on the Returning Officer's official complaint, the police booked both Jayprakash and Umesh Bhooker under statutory sections dealing with forgery and cheating, thereby launching an exhaustive criminal inquiry into the incident.
Profile of the Accused and Specific Roles Under Investigation
Among the individuals named in the police complaint, co-accused Umesh Bhooker is a native of Goriyan village located within Jhunjhunu district. Professional records indicate that he currently serves as a branch manager at a nationalised government bank in the neighbouring state of Haryana. Investigating officers are presently examining the operational trail behind the controversial document to determine who drafted the alleged counterfeit order, who arranged the forged seals and signatures, and how it came to be physically submitted before the election authorities. The investigation aims to establish the exact extent of complicity and individual accountability of both named accused.
High Court Takes Cognisance and Demands Registrar's Inquiry Report
The High Court took serious judicial cognisance of the matter after concerns were raised regarding the presentation of an allegedly fabricated court directive to influence statutory electoral functions. Addressing the gravity of the situation, the court directed its Registrar to conduct a thorough inquiry and submit a detailed report within three days. The crucial hearing on this matter is scheduled to take place today, November 2. The factual findings compiled by the Registrar are expected to shed light on whether any genuine case record existed or if the document presented during the polls was an outright fabrication.
Upcoming Court Hearing to Determine Future Legal Trajectory
The proceedings scheduled for November 2 in the High Court will serve as a decisive milestone in the ongoing dispute. The Registrar's comprehensive assessment will officially establish whether the order tendered during the Surajgarh Panchayat Samiti elections was authentic, doctored, or completely counterfeit. Meanwhile, local police authorities are actively gathering documentary evidence and witness statements based on the Returning Officer's FIR. The ultimate legal consequences for both Jayprakash and Umesh Bhooker, including potential coercive action, will depend heavily on the judicial directives issued by the High Court and the outcome of the police investigation.
