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Delhi HC Grants Bail to Retired Major Accused of Cheating Homebuyers The Delhi High Court has granted bail to retired Major Surendra Kumar Hooda , who was accused of cheating and criminal breach of trust in cases related to delayed real estate projects . The bail was granted in three cases registered in 2016 , primarily considering Hooda’s age (82 years) and deteriorating medical condition . The court's decision comes in the backdrop of India's Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) Act , which aims to protect homebuyers from fraud and ensure accountability in real estate projects . Why Was Major (Retd.) Surendra Kumar Hooda Arrested? 📌 Accusations: Hooda was accused of cheating investors by collecting large sums of money through real estate projects under A N Buildwell (ANB) , namely Spire Edge and Spire Woods , without completing them. 📌 Arrest & Legal Proceedings: Arrested on September 20, 2017 , while undergoing treatment for a brain stroke . December 20...

Delhi High Court Reserves Order on Pleas Against Movie Based on 2020 Delhi Riots Reserves Judgment After Detailed Hearing The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved its judgment on three petitions challenging the release of a film reportedly based on the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The bench, comprising Justice Sachin Datta, thoroughly examined arguments from all involved parties, addressing concerns about the film's potential influence on ongoing legal proceedings and the sensitive nature of the subject matter. Petitioners and Their Concerns The first petition was filed by Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the riots case. The second petition was submitted by five individuals, and the third by Umang, an independent candidate contesting the upcoming Delhi Legislative Assembly elections. The primary concern among petitioners was the portrayal of events in the film and its potential impact on legal and political affairs. Filmmakers' Response and Legal Stand Senior Advocate Jayant Meh...