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Jabalpur High Court orders probe into guest teacher posing as lawyer who took 300+ prison cases
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 09:35 PM
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The Jabalpur High Court has directed an inquiry into guest teacher Neeraj Kumar Saket for allegedly practicing law and handling more than 300 advocacy briefs from prisons, deeming it a serious irregularity.
The Jabalpur High Court on Monday issued formal directions for a detailed investigation into Neeraj Kumar Saket, a guest teacher at a local school, who is alleged to have masqueraded as an advocate. Court documents indicate that Saket reportedly secured more than three hundred advocacy briefs from inmates across various prisons, presenting himself as a qualified lawyer.
The bench described the conduct as a "prima facie serious irregularity" and ordered the state legal department to submit a comprehensive report on the matter. Authorities are also instructed to verify the authenticity of any licenses or bar council registrations claimed by the accused.
If the allegations are substantiated, Saket could face charges under the Advocates Act and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for impersonation and fraud. The investigation will also examine whether any prisoners were adversely affected by receiving legal representation from an unqualified individual.
Legal experts note that such cases undermine public confidence in the justice system and highlight the need for stricter monitoring of individuals offering legal services without proper credentials. The High Court has urged swift action to prevent further misuse of the legal process.
The probe is expected to conclude within the stipulated timeframe, after which appropriate legal action will be taken based on the findings.
The bench described the conduct as a "prima facie serious irregularity" and ordered the state legal department to submit a comprehensive report on the matter. Authorities are also instructed to verify the authenticity of any licenses or bar council registrations claimed by the accused.
If the allegations are substantiated, Saket could face charges under the Advocates Act and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for impersonation and fraud. The investigation will also examine whether any prisoners were adversely affected by receiving legal representation from an unqualified individual.
Legal experts note that such cases undermine public confidence in the justice system and highlight the need for stricter monitoring of individuals offering legal services without proper credentials. The High Court has urged swift action to prevent further misuse of the legal process.
The probe is expected to conclude within the stipulated timeframe, after which appropriate legal action will be taken based on the findings.