Fake degree case: Jitender Singh Tomar to spend 14 more days in Tihar

“Considering the gravity of the allegations against him as a public representative and being an elected MLA, use of alleged fake documents for getting enrolled as an advocate, the bail application is dismissed,” the judge said.

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During proceedings in the court, the police argued against Tomar’s bail plea, saying that he might try to tamper with evidence and influence witnesses and that he had allegedly forged an RTI reply of Avadh University, which showed that being an MLA, he was an influential person.

“Tomar was in regular touch with university and college officials when the issue of fake degree had surfaced. At this stage, we cannot say that the accused has forged documents but he has been the ultimate beneficiary of the entire thing,” Additional Public Prosecutor Atul Kumar Shrivastava argued.

He also opposed the AAP leader’s bail plea that he had to attend the Delhi Assembly session. Shrivastava argued that the law did not permit the offender to be treated differently.

Advocate Ramesh Gupta, appearing for Tomar, argued that the case was entirely based on documentary evidence. He said Tomar’s release would not hamper the probe but assist the police in apprehending other accused.