Court Cites No New Grounds for Relief; Multiple FIRs Registered in Delhi, Bihar, Punjab, and Kolkata
The Delhi High Court has once again rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Manoj Kumar Jha, who is accused of impersonating an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer to access confidential information and defraud multiple individuals across several states. The court ruled that there has been no change in circumstances since his earlier plea was dismissed, and thus, no reason to reconsider the application.
Previous Plea Already Denied
Justice Girish Kathpalia, presiding over a single-judge bench, dismissed Jha’s latest application, noting that a coordinate bench had already denied anticipatory bail on November 12, 2024. The court emphasized that the current plea presented no new facts or grounds to warrant a different outcome.
Multi-State Impersonation and Fraud
According to case records, Manoj Kumar Jha allegedly posed as an IAS officer to deceive individuals and institutions, using the false identity to obtain sensitive and confidential information. A criminal case was registered against him at the Sansad Marg Police Station in 2024, marking the beginning of legal action.
Further investigations have revealed that at least 12 similar FIRs have been filed against Jha, spanning Delhi, Bihar, Punjab, and Kolkata. The High Court underscored the serious nature of these allegations, especially given the accused’s lack of cooperation with investigating authorities—even in instances where he was granted interim protection.
Bail Opposed Due to Non-Cooperation
During the hearing, the prosecution strongly opposed Jha’s request for bail, pointing out that he had consistently refused to participate in investigations, despite repeated notices and previous judicial leniency. They also argued that the current plea was not maintainable, as it was based on the same grounds already dismissed by the court in 2024.
Justice Kathpalia agreed, stating that since no new material or change in circumstances had been presented, there was no basis to revisit or alter the prior decision.
Legal Consequences Mount
With multiple criminal cases involving cheating, impersonation, and obstruction of justice, Manoj Kumar Jha faces growing legal pressure. His continued evasion of investigative processes has significantly weakened his chances for relief, and law enforcement agencies are expected to step up efforts to apprehend and prosecute him.
