Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Court Closes Mumbai Land Scam Case, Builder Cleared of Charges
A court case about a land deal in Mumbai has ended.
The case was about whether a real estate developer misused land that was supposed to be used for affordable housing to build luxury apartments.
After an investigation, the ACB said there wasn't enough proof to say anyone did anything wrong.
The judge agreed and closed the case.
An activist who started the case was not happy.
Mumbai court closed a land scam case against Niranjan Hiranandani and others.
The case involved allegations of misusing land meant for affordable housing.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) found no evidence of corruption or criminal conspiracy.
The court cited judicial orders and verified compliance in its decision.
Activists alleged a Rs 30,000 crore loss due to the land's misuse.
- Who
- Special court closed criminal proceedings against Niranjan Hiranandani and others.
- What
- Criminal proceedings in the Powai Area Development Scheme (PADS) land scam case closed.
- When
- The court closed the case on Monday.
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- The court closed the case because the Anti-Corruption Bureau found no evidence of corruption or criminal conspiracy.
Activist
Court and ACB
Case Closure Justification
Activist
Activist Santosh Daundkar sought case transfer for further investigation and challenged the closure.
Court and ACB
The court and ACB found no basis for criminal charges and emphasized compliance.
- Accused
- Niranjan Hiranandani and others
- Case Related To
- Powai Area Development Scheme (PADS)
- Alleged Scam Value
- Rs 30,000 crore
- Land Use
- Public land leased at concessional rates
