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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
HC expresses concern over delay in West Delhi mall fraud probe, seeks status report
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has directed the sanctioning authority of the Delhi government to submit a status report in relation to investigation into the alleged West Delhi mall fraud. During the hearing on May 28, the bench, led by Justice Shailender Kaur, voiced concern over the prolonged delay in granting the necessary sanction and directed the authority to provide a detailed explanation within six weeks. The court acknowledged submissions from the Anti-Corruption Branch, which indicated that, despite multiple communications, approval to proceed against key public officials had not yet been granted. According to the petition, the case involves allegations of irregularities amounting to Rs 200 crore related to the commercial use of a mall property originally leased to SS Con-Build Private Limited. The plea further stated that despite the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) terminating the lease in January 2020 due to unpaid dues, reports suggest that commercial operations continued through the use of forged documents, shell companies, and alleged collusion of government officials. Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa, along with Advocates Gaurav Gupta and Thakur Ankit Singh, represented the petitioner. The court has scheduled the matter for further hearing in August 2025. A coordinating bench of the Delhi High Court has recently issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding a petition alleging large-scale corruption involving senior government officials and real estate developers in a multi-crore land scam. The petition was filed by a former director of SS Con Build Pvt Ltd, who claims to have been wrongfully removed from the company through fraudulent means. Justice Girish Kathpalia, after considering the arguments presented, directed the CBI to respond to the allegations. (ANI)
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Time of India
Drug bust: HC grants bail towoman from Kyrgyzstan
New Delhi: Delhi High Court has ruled that merely being a foreign national is not a valid ground to deny bail under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act , 1985, particularly when the accused's passport was already confiscated by authorities. This observation was made while granting bail to a woman from single judge bench of Justice Shailender Kaur noted that the woman is married to an Indian man, and they both reside in the same apartment in Gujarat. Justice Kaur said, "The prosecution has raised apprehensions regarding the petitioner's status as a foreign national, positing that there exists a likelihood of abscondence if released on bail. This court, while not discounting the concerns raised, is also cognizant of the fact that being a foreign national cannot be a ground to deny bail, specifically when the passport of the petitioner was seized."The FIR in the case was lodged in Nov 2024, involving alleged offences under sections 20, 25, and 29 of the NDPS Act related to the illegal handling of cannabis, allowing one's premises to be used for drug-related offences and criminal conspiracy, respectively. The prosecution opposed her bail plea, expressing concern that due to her foreign nationality, there was a substantial risk of her fleeing the country if counsel for the woman argued that the petitioner's passport was seized, and therefore, such a risk does not arise. He added that the charge in the present case was not framed, and she was incarcerated for about six months. He further stated that she had clean antecedents and her jail conduct was that the quantity of charas allegedly recovered in the present case was an "intermediate quantity," the court said that in a case involving an intermediate quantity, the rigours of Section 37 of the NDPS Act did not apply. Taking into account several factors, the court further stated that continued incarceration of the petitioner would serve no fruitful purpose.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Another red juicy jewel for the crown: Punjab's famed litchis rule Britannia
CHANDIGARH: Punjab's juicy jewels have found a London calling. Following last year's successful debut in England and its conquest with gentle sweetness, Punjab's famed litchis may soon find a place on fruit shelves around the world. The state horticulture department, in partnership with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda), is actively working to expand export markets for the sweet, ruby-red fruit grown in the foothills of Pathankot, Gurdaspur, and Hoshiarpur. Punjab cultivates litchi across 3,250 hectares, yielding about 13,000 metric tonnes annually. The state's two prominent varieties - Dehradun and Calcuttia - are known for their colour, texture and natural sweetness, which experts say rival or exceed those from India's other major litchi-producing regions. Shailender Kaur, director of horticulture for Punjab, said training sessions are being held to help farmers meet international export standards. "We're working closely with Apeda to explore more markets beyond England," she said. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo "Farmers are being guided on plantation techniques, post-harvest handling, and packaging to ensure quality." Apeda officials said another training session is scheduled for the last week of April. The goal, they said, is to prepare growers for more stringent global requirements and help streamline licensing and export logistics. The empire peels back Last June, a 10-quintal consignment was shipped from Amritsar to England, sourced from progressive farmer Rakesh Dadwal of Muradpur village in Pathankot. The fruit was dispatched through Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport and received encouraging feedback from buyers in London. Encouraged by the response, the state now plans to scale efforts by sending small batches to new international destinations. "The aim is to create awareness about Punjab litchis in overseas markets," a senior government official said. "Once established, it could open up more lucrative opportunities for local farmers." Among them is Amarjit Singh Kang, a grower hoping for better returns in coming years. "Right now, it's break-even," he said. "But even that's better than the domestic market. We sold at Rs 100 per kg here, but in London it fetched Rs 500." Punjab's litchis are in demand in Indian metrosbut the state is betting big on its global future.
