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Supreme Court Revokes Bail of Expelled JD(U) MLA Anant Singh in Dularchand Yadav Murder Case
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Core Event
On October 30 2026 the Supreme Court set aside the Patna High Court’s March 19 2026 bail order for Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh and directed him to surrender by December 1 2026. The bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and P.V. Varale held that the lower court had failed to give adequate weight to the seriousness of the alleged offence and Singh’s extensive criminal antecedents. The court also ordered the Bihar Police to complete the investigation within four months and posted the matter for a further hearing after that period.
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Political Background and Party Expulsion
On October 24 2026 the Janata Dal (United) expelled Singh and his wife, former MLA Neelam Devi, for six years, citing “anti-party activities.” The expulsion followed Singh’s support for Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) candidate Anuj Singh against the JD(U)’s official nominee Neeraj Kumar in the Patna Graduates’ Legislative Council election. JD(U) leaders had urged Singh to withdraw his support, but he persisted, alleging that the JD(U) had been “hijacked” after party president Nitish Kumar was pushed to the margins.
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Timeline
- October 30 2025 – Dularchand Yadav, a regional strongman and former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, is killed during a clash in Mokama Tal while campaigning for JSP candidate Piyush Priyadarshi.
- November 1 2025 – Bihar Police arrest Singh and lodge him in Beur Central Jail.
- March 19 2026 – Patna High Court grants Singh regular bail on a Rs 15,000 bond.
- October 24 2026 – JD(U) expels Singh and Neelam Devi for six years.
- October 30 2026 – Supreme Court cancels bail, orders surrender by December 1 2026, and sets a four-month deadline for the police investigation.
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Key Figures
- Anant Kumar Singh – Mokama MLA, expelled JD(U) member, prime accused.
- Dularchand Yadav – Deceased, former RJD leader and JSP supporter.
- Niraj Kumar – Grandson of Yadav, petitioner challenging the bail order.
- Neelam Devi – Former MLA, Singh’s wife, stripped of ministerial rank and official bungalow.
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Case Details and Evidence
The FIR filed at Ghoswari police station alleges that Singh and his aides dragged Yadav from his vehicle, shot him in the leg, assaulted him, and ran him over with an SUV. Post-mortem findings attribute Yadav’s death to cardiorespiratory failure caused by blunt-force injuries to the heart and lungs; the bullet wound to the ankle was not fatal. Two of Singh’s nephews were also arrested.
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Official Statements & Responses
The JD(U) justified Singh’s expulsion as a response to his defiance of party directives and use of insulting language against senior leaders. The Bihar government withdrew Neelam Devi’s position on the State-Level Programme Implementation Committee, revoking her minister-of-state rank and official residence.
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Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the exact date of Yadav’s death. Most reports cite October 30 2025, while one source lists November 30. Both agree the victim was supporting a JSP candidate and that fatal injuries resulted from blunt-force trauma.
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What’s Next
The Supreme Court will hear the case after the four-month investigative deadline and decide whether Singh remains in custody pending trial.