The Bombay High Court granted bail to Sukesh Chandrasekhar for a 2015 cheating case, but he remains in Tihar Jail due to other pending cases. Justice Manish Pitale cited his seven-year wait for trial. Chandrasekhar allegedly defrauded Rs 19 crore through a fraudulent investment scheme. Despite controversy, his legal team secured bail, marking a critical juncture in the legal battle.
Today, 16th April, In Mumbai, the court extended the police custody of Vaibhav Pandya until April 19 in a cheating case involving Hardik Pandya’s stepbrother. Vaibhav, accused of defrauding the cricketer brothers of over Rs 4 crore, allegedly breached a partnership agreement, leading to financial losses for the Pandya brothers. The case is under investigation.
Today(on 15th March),The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Suraj Chavan for the COVID-19 khichdi distribution scam, alleging money laundering of relief funds. Chavan diverted substantial sums into personal and associated accounts, totaling Rs. 1.35 crore, misappropriating funds meant for pandemic relief. Chavan remains in custody since his arrest on January 17.
