Real Estate
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
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
Punjab and Haryana HC Rejects Anticipatory Bail for Accused in NRI Land Fraud Case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail pleas of two accused involved in an illegal land sale case, highlighting the systemic abuse and exploitation of NRIs' properties.
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High Court Rejects Petition to Quash Real Estate Scam Investigation in Punjab and Haryana
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to quash the investigation into a massive real estate scam, where a company allegedly siphoned off Rs 77 crore from investors. The Court emphasized the need for a comprehensive probe to ensure justice for the affected parties.
Real Estate
Punjab High Court Orders State to Explain Arrest of Journalist Who Exposed Illegal Land Grab
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the Punjab government to explain its highhandedness in arresting journalist, Rajinder Singh Taggar, who exposed illegal land grabbing by real estate firms in Mohali.