Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav told the Supreme Court that his plea seeking protection over alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang threats has not been listed before the High Court since November 19, 2024.
Supreme Court Grants Limited Relief To Bihar MP
The Supreme Court on Monday granted limited relief to sitting Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav.
The Court allowed him to approach the High Court for urgent listing of his pending petition. The petition concerns alleged death threats from the gang of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.
A Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi heard the matter.
The Bench noted Yadav’s grievance that the High Court had not listed his protection plea since November 19, 2024.
The case is titled Rajesh Ranjan Pappu Yadav v. Union of India, W.P.(Crl.) No. 164/2026.
Petitioner Cites Delay Before High Court
Senior Advocate Shadan Farasat appeared for Yadav.
He submitted that Yadav had repeatedly mentioned the matter before the High Court. However, the High Court had not taken up the petition.
Farasat said Yadav currently has only “Y category” security with two personnel.
He also referred to an alleged attempt on the life of Yadav’s brother.
However, Farasat clarified that Yadav was not asking the Supreme Court to examine the merits. He said the immediate request was only for an early hearing before the High Court.
Bench Notes Existing Security Arrangements
During the hearing, Justice Joymalya Bagchi noted that the State appeared to have provided some security to Yadav.
He also remarked that Yadav had private guards.
However, Farasat clarified, on instructions, that Yadav did not have any private security.
He reiterated that threats from the Bishnoi gang had allegedly been issued openly.
Farasat also submitted that the High Court’s notice order had not been uploaded. As a result, Yadav could not file a Special Leave Petition.
Supreme Court Declines To Examine Merits
The Chief Justice observed that thousands of matters remain pending before High Courts.
Therefore, the Supreme Court showed reluctance to directly entertain such petitions.
At the same time, the Bench noted Yadav’s specific grievance. His petition had not been listed for several months.
For that limited reason, the Court agreed to grant liberty to him.
Liberty Granted To Move Formal Application
The Supreme Court recorded that it does not ordinarily entertain petitions of this nature.
However, it considered Yadav’s claim that the High Court had not listed his matter since November 19, 2024.
The Bench therefore allowed him to file a formal application before the High Court.
High Court To Consider Listing Request
The Supreme Court clarified that it had not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case.
The Bench also expressed confidence that the High Court would consider Yadav’s request and pass appropriate orders.
