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SC allows Pappu Yadav to approach Patna High Court to list pending security-upgrade petition
The Supreme Court granted liberty to Lok Sabha MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav to approach the Patna High Court to request it list his pending petition seeking upgrade of his security cover from Y to Z. He cites threats from Lawrance Bishnoi's gang as the basis for the request.
Why It Matters
This decision enables a local court to consider the MP's security concerns, potentially affecting his protection arrangements while his petition is pursued.
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SC grants liberty to approach Patna High Court to list pending security-upgrade petition
May 04, 2026
The Supreme Court on Monday granted liberty to Lok Sabha MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav to approach the Patna High Court requesting it to list his pending petition seeking upgradation of his security cover from 'Y' to 'Z', citing alleged threats from gangster Lawrance Bishnoi's gang.