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Telangana High Court: Accused No.7's Plea to Dismiss Fraud Case Rejected

Updated
Oct 12, 2025 6:44 PM
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Let's break down a recent court case involving a big fraud mess. This one's about property, fake documents, and a whole lot of accusations.

The Case: Dismissal Attempt by Ramesh Chand Gandhi

Ramesh Chand Gandhi, the person who asked the court for help, is accused No.7 in a case involving fake documents. He wanted the court to dismiss the case against him. The case is registered under FIR No.326 of 2023 at Nampally Police Station, Hyderabad. The charges include making fake documents and tricking people under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.

What the Lawyers Said

Ramesh's lawyer, Sri M.V. Subba Reddy, argued that Ramesh was just a buyer who believed the property deal was legit. According to him, if there was any fraud, it should be blamed on accused Nos.1 to 6, who were involved in making fake documents. Ramesh thought everything was above board when he bought the property.

"Ramesh Chand Gandhi is an honest buyer and is not connected with the alleged creation of the fake documents."

The Prosecution's Stand

The Additional Public Prosecutor, Sri Jithender Rao Veeramalla, saw things differently. He said there was clear evidence against all eight accused. They allegedly created a fake no-objection certificate using forged signatures and fake letterheads. This document was used to sell the property to Ramesh for Rs.28 lakhs, even though it was mortgaged for Rs.60 lakhs.

"Ramesh Chand Gandhi purchased for Rs.28 lakhs, while it was mortgaged for Rs.60 Lakhs, showing the fraudulent act."

Court's Decision: Investigation to Continue

Justice Tirumala Devi Eada reviewed the case and decided that the investigation should go on. The court noted that Ramesh hasn't been cooperating and has been avoiding the authorities. Notices were issued to him, but he was nowhere to be found.

The court directed the police to keep investigating and follow the guidelines from the Supreme Court in a previous case. Ramesh is expected to cooperate and provide any necessary documents.

What's Next?

The investigation is still ongoing. Ramesh needs to cooperate with the police, and the authorities will continue to dig into the details of this fraud case.

So, there you have it—a tangled web of fake documents and a property deal gone wrong.