Byju

By Neena Sachdeva , 27 May 2026

Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran has suffered a significant legal setback after a Singapore court sentenced him to six months in jail for contempt of court linked to alleged non-compliance with disclosure directives. The ruling adds to mounting pressure on the once high-flying edtech company, which has been grappling with investor disputes, debt-related litigation, and operational instability following a sharp slowdown in growth after the pandemic-era boom.