Summary: Six people accused of trying to bring back a closed society using fake documents have been granted bail by the Delhi High Court. The case involves claims of faking records to get land.
Ashwani Sharma and Ashutosh Pant: Both were involved in faking records for Safdarjung CGHS Limited. They allegedly made fake documents to help bring back the society. The prosecution's case relied a lot on handwriting analysis, which the defense argued wasn't strong evidence.
"The role given to both applicants is limited to making certain documents and signing sworn statements." - Dr. Sushil Kumar Gupta, Lawyer
Manoj Vats: His involvement was limited to signing the notes of a meeting that the prosecution said was fake. The defense argued that his role was small and that he had no past criminal record.
"The applicant has no past criminal record and no other case is pending against him." - Anuj Chauhan, Lawyer
Karamvir Singh: As a Liquidator, he allegedly helped bring back the society using fake records. The defense claimed he acted based on information given by others, without personal gain.
"There is no accusation, much less proof, of any reward, personal gain, or deal." - Amit Chadha, Senior Lawyer
Narender Kumar: Accused of submitting a fake election report, Kumar's defense argued that the election process was not done as claimed and that he gained no personal benefit.
"The prosecution has failed to prove the important documents legally." - C. Mohan Rao, Senior Lawyer
Sudarshan Tandon: As a founding member, Tandon was accused of changing records. The defense emphasized his lack of involvement during the society's revival and questioned the truth of the forgery claims.
"The applicant played no role in bringing back the Society." - Sonia Mathur, Senior Lawyer
On December 23, 2025, Justice Ajay Digpaul granted bail to all accused, noting that the issues raised need to be looked at closely during the final hearing of the appeals. The court emphasized that the decision does not show the case's merits.
"The applicants have nonetheless made out a case for suspension of sentence." - Justice Ajay Digpaul
The court's decision highlights the complexity of the case and the need for a thorough review of the evidence and allegations during the appeals process.
