Summary: On February 17, 2026, the Delhi High Court granted bail to Pawan Kumar Mishra and his son Udit Mishra, accused of forgery. The case revolves around a disputed electricity bill used to secure a water connection.
Pawan Kumar Mishra and his son Udit Mishra were asking for bail in advance in a case registered at I.P. Estate Police Station. They were charged under sections 420, 467, 468, 471, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. Justice Girish Kathpalia was in charge of the case.
The accusations against Pawan Kumar Mishra involve faking an electricity bill to get a water connection at a rented property. This case has been ongoing since May 2025, and both Pawan Kumar Mishra and Udit Mishra had temporary protection from being arrested, which caused delays.
The defense argued that the problem started because of a disagreement with their landlord, who allegedly tried to kick them out. This conflict led to multiple civil cases and the landlord filing a police report on April 3, 2025, even though the alleged forgery happened in 2023.
The prosecution noted that Pawan Kumar Mishra and Udit Mishra helped with the investigation but did not provide the original fake electricity bill. The defense claimed they never had the original document.
Considering the cooperation of Pawan Kumar Mishra and Udit Mishra in the investigation and the fact that they did not misuse their freedom, Justice Girish Kathpalia decided to grant them bail. The bail was set at a personal bond of Rs. 10,000 each, with one guarantor.
This decision allows Pawan Kumar Mishra and Udit Mishra to stay free while the case continues, as long as they follow the bail conditions.
