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ED Seizes ₹110 Crore in Assets from Rohtas Group

LUCKNOW: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Lucknow Zonal Office, has provisionally attached properties worth Rs 110.05 crore, with a current market value surpassing Rs 300 crore, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. This action, taken on October 28, pertains to a money laundering investigation involving Rohtas Project Limited and other entities. As per the agency, the attached assets are held under the names of associated companies and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) of the Rohtas Group—Amalya Constructions LLP and Amyra Infrastructure LLP—both operated by the LJK Group. All properties are situated in Lucknow. The ED’s investigation was prompted by 83 FIRs…

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Telangana HC Demands Police Response on Bhoodan Land Alert

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court directed the state counsel to gather information from the Maheswaram police concerning a communication from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) about alleged irregularities related to the transfer of Bhoodan and restricted lands in Nagaram village, Maheswaram. The ED, which initiated an investigation into the alleged land fraud, informed the police in February 2024 that its preliminary inquiry indicated document fabrication, forgery, and manipulation of revenue records, possibly involving government officials. The agency recommended that the deputy commissioner of police (Maheswaram zone) take further action, as reported by petitioner Dastagir Shareef in court. Shareef claimed that no…

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SC to Hear ED’s Plea on Illegal Arrest of Vasai-Virar Chief

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging a Bombay High Court ruling that deemed the arrest of former Vasai-Virar civic body chief Anil Pawar in a money laundering case as “illegal”. The ED arrested Pawar on August 13 in connection with the case. According to the ED, illegal constructions were made, involving the development of 41 buildings between 2008 and 2010 by the accused builders and developers in collusion with City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra officials. The ED’s appeal against the high court’s order from October 15 was…

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ED Seizes ₹12 Crore Assets of Sahiti Infratec in ₹842 Crore Scam

HYDERABAD: The Enforcement Directorate’s Hyderabad zonal office has seized movable and immovable assets valued at ₹12.6 crore belonging to Sahiti Infratec Ventures India Private Limited (SIVIPL), its ex-director Sandu Purnachandra Rao, his family, and related entities under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. This action was prompted by various FIRs filed by the Telangana police against SIVIPL and its promoters, following complaints from investors who claim they were defrauded of ₹842 crore. The investors were promised residential properties that were never delivered. The ED uncovered that SIVIPL raised substantial amounts without the necessary approvals from the Real Estate Regulatory Authority…

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HC Calls Ex-Civic Chief’s Arrest in Money Laundering ‘Illegal’

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court deemed the arrest of Anil Pawar, former chief of the Vasai-Virar civic body near Mumbai, by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as “illegal” in a money laundering matter, ordering his immediate release. A bench comprising Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad stated that the ED lacked “tangible material” necessary for his arrest. “We find that on August 13, 2025, the arresting officer had no material as stipulated under section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, which indicates a belief that the person is guilty of the offence,” the HC stated. “There is…

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ED Seizes ₹44 Crore Assets of Ex-VVMC Chief in Construction Case

MUMBAI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized assets totaling Rs 71 crore in connection with illegal constructions in Vasai-Virar, of which Rs 44 crore is linked to Anil Pawar (IAS), the former chief of Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation. The ED had previously filed charges against Pawar, town planning deputy director Y.S. Reddy, and 16 others for their involvement in a money laundering case related to unauthorized building projects. During the investigation, the agency attached properties belonging to the accused and builders responsible for constructing 41 illegal buildings in Vasai-Virar, which were ordered to be demolished by the High Court. In…

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SC Revives 213 Udaipur Flats After ED Aids Homebuyers

NEW DELHI: In a significant relief for over 200 homebuyers involved in the Udaipur-based Royal Rajvilas (RRV) project, the Supreme Court has lifted the attachment on their flats by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The Court also dismissed the ED’s challenge to the insolvency resolution process, which had seen a new owner approved by the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to complete the project. Udaipur Entertainment World Pvt Ltd (UEWPL), the original owner, is now under new management. The apex court commended the ED for its role in helping over 200 homebuyers reclaim their dream homes, which…

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Telangana HC rebukes collector for delay in land report

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court expressed dissatisfaction with the Rangareddy district collector for failing to submit an affidavit after more than three months, stating that this reflected poorly on his diligence. “What is stopping you? You have not filed the report even after three months,” remarked the court. Justice EV Venugopal made these comments while addressing a petition and contempt case regarding alleged illegal constructions on government lands classified as prohibited in Nagaram village, Maheswaram mandal. The disputed lands are reportedly part of Bhoodan properties, with allegations that several current and retired IAS and IPS officers and their family members…

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ED files chargesheet against ex-VVCMC chief in building case

MUMBAI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against former Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCM) chief Anil Pawar (IAS), town planning deputy director Y.S. Reddy, and 16 others over a money laundering case related to illegal building constructions. As part of the investigation, the ED has attached properties worth around ₹71 crore belonging to the accused and builders who constructed 41 illegal buildings in Vasai Virar, which are now set for demolition following a Bombay High Court ruling. In August, the ED arrested Pawar, Reddy, and two others; they are currently in custody. The ED collected statements from several…

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SC Requests MCA Records on Indiabulls Complaint Closures

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday instructed the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to submit the original records related to the closures of irregularities identified by the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) concerning Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited, now known as Sammaan Capital Limited. A bench comprised of Justices Surya Kant, Ujjal Bhuyan, and N Kotiswar Singh requested Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, representing central investigating agencies, to clarify how many cases have been closed. “We wish to understand the extent of your leniency in resolving hundreds of objections,” Justice Kant remarked, directing that a senior official from the Ministry…