Real Estate Maharashtra
Peruvian Court Sentences Former President Toledo for Corruption
A Peruvian court has sentenced former President Alejandro Toledo to 13 years and four months for money laundering, marking his second conviction in a major corruption scandal involving Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht.
Real Estate
Retd Brigadiers Turn Approvers in Graft Case Against Ex-ISI Chief Faiz Hameed
Two retired Pakistani brigadiers have turned approvers in a corruption case against former ISI chief Lt General Faiz Hameed, adding a new layer to the ongoing power struggle in Pakistan's military and political landscape.
Real Estate Mumbai
Ex-VVCMC Chief Fixed Bribe Rate for Builders at ₹150 per Sqft: ED Probe Reveals
The Enforcement Directorate's investigation into illegal constructions in Vasai East has uncovered that former VVCMC commissioner Anil Pawar set a fixed bribe rate for builders at ₹150 per square foot. Four arrests have been made in the case.
Real Estate
Digital Corruption: Karnataka's Sub-Registrar Offices Under Fire
Karnataka's e-governance initiative, aimed at curbing corruption, has instead become a breeding ground for graft in sub-registrar offices. Citizens are forced to pay unofficial fees to get routine tasks completed, often under the guise of 'server down' issues.
Real Estate
Gurugram Residents Duped by Forged CM Letters and Fake RERA Approvals
Residents in Gurugram have lodged FIRs against a tehsildar, a patwari, and a real-estate developer company for allegedly duping them with forged documents and fake approvals.
Real Estate
Finfluencer Exposes Corruption in Indian Metro Real Estate Market
Akshat Shrivastava, a prominent finfluencer, calls out the Indian metro real estate market as one of the most corrupt, warning middle-class buyers about the pitfalls of investing in low-yield properties.
Real Estate
Unveiling the Hidden Wealth: Bihar Vigilance Bureau Raids Expose Real Estate Empire of Retired Officers
In a significant anti-corruption drive, the Bihar Vigilance Bureau raided multiple properties linked to two retired Circle Officers from Hajipur Sadar, Krishna Kumar Singh and Anjay Kumar Rai, uncovering substantial assets and financial irregularities.
Real Estate Mumbai
Mumbai Court Accepts ACB's Closure Report in Powai Real Estate Fraud Case
The special court in Mumbai has accepted the Anti-Corruption Bureau's (ACB) closure report in a high-profile case involving real estate magnate Niranjan Hiranandani and the Powai Area Development Scheme (PADS).
Real Estate Mumbai
Maharashtra Lokayukta Investigates Rs 55 Crore TDR Scam in Chembur Housing Society
The Maharashtra Lokayukta has initiated an inquiry into a ₹55 crore scam involving the fraudulent acquisition of Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) by the Green Garden Apartment Co-operative Housing Society in Chembur. The probe includes allegations of forgery, embezzlement, and collusion.
Real Estate
Madhu Yaskhi Alleges Kavitha Looted Rs 800 Crore via Telangana Jagruthi
TPCC campaign committee chairman Madhu Yaskhi Goud has alleged that BRS MLC Kavitha extorted Rs 800 crore from public funds and real estate firms under the guise of Telangana Jagruthi, a skill development organization.
Real Estate
India's Urban Floods: A Crisis of Neglect and Greed
India's major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru are facing devastating floods due to a mix of poor urban planning, neglected sewage systems, and unchecked real estate development. The rains of May 2025 have exposed the deep-seated issues in India's urban infrastructure.
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Chief Justice Withdraws Corruption Case Amid Allegations of Bench-Hunting
On May 23, Chief Justice Sheel Nagu of the Punjab & Haryana High Court withdrew a corruption case from a single judge and assigned it to his own bench, following receipt of oral and written complaints. The decision has raised eyebrows and sparked speculation about potential bench-hunting.
Real Estate Mumbai
CBI Busts Rs3 Lakh Bribery Case: Deputy Registrar of NCLT Mumbai Among Those Arrested
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a deputy registrar of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Mumbai and an individual in a Rs3.30 lakh bribery case. The arrests were made following a complaint from a hotel owner who alleged coercion to pay a bribe for a favorable outcome in a long-running corporate dispute.
Real Estate
Abhishek Singhvi Seeks to Withdraw Roop Bansal's Corruption FIR Petition in High Court
In a significant development, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi sought to withdraw the petition filed by real estate developer Roop Bansal to quash a corruption FIR in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The court, led by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, declined the request and ordered the hearing to continue.
Real Estate Mumbai
Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into 'Unholy Nexus' Between Builders and Banks in NCR
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the alleged collusion between builders and banks in the National Capital Region (NCR). The court moved to address the widespread concerns of corruption and financial malpractices in the real estate sector.
Real Estate Mumbai
Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into 'Unholy Nexus' Between Builders and Banks in NCR
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the alleged collusion between builders and banks in the National Capital Region (NCR). The court moved to address the widespread concerns of corruption and financial malpractices in the real estate sector.
Real Estate
57 Transfers in 33 Years: IAS Officer Ashok Khemka Bows Out After Impactful Tenure
After a career marked by 57 transfers over 33 years, IAS officer Ashok Khemka retires, leaving behind a legacy of stringent accountability and high-profile investigations, including the DLF and Robert Vadra cases.
Real Estate
57 Transfers in 33 Years: IAS Officer Ashok Khemka Bows Out After Impactful Tenure
After a career marked by 57 transfers over 33 years, IAS officer Ashok Khemka retires, leaving behind a legacy of stringent accountability and high-profile investigations, including the DLF and Robert Vadra cases.
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Supreme Court Orders CBI Investigation into Unholy Builder-Banker Nexus in NCR Housing Projects
The Supreme Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the alleged unholy nexus between builders and bankers in the National Capital Region (NCR) housing projects. This move comes amid rising concerns over real estate corruption and financial irregularities.
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SC Directs CBI to Investigate Unholy Builder-Banker Nexus in NCR Housing Projects
The Supreme Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe allegations of a corrupt builder-banker nexus in the National Capital Region (NCR) real estate sector. This move aims to uncover and address widespread corruption in the housing projects of the region.