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In A Case Involving Housing Fraud In Navi Mumbai, The Bombay High Court Grants Bail To The Builder
Builder Gopal Amarlal Thakur of the Monarch Universal Group, who was detained by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in relation to a housing fraud case in Navi Mumbai, has been granted bail by the Bombay High Court.
Because of Thakur’s “long incarceration with remote possibility of the trial being completed within a reasonable period of time,” Justice Manish Pitale granted Thakur bail. After being taken into custody on July 1, 2021, Thakur was detained for three years, one month, and seven days before being released on bail on August 8.
Rajiv Chavan, Thakur’s lawyer, stated that his client is accused of predicate offenses and has been granted bail in each of those instances. It would take a long time for the trial to end in the ED case because charges have not yet been filed and the record indicates that the prosecution plans to question 67 witnesses.
If Thakur is found guilty, the maximum sentence that might be given is seven years in jail. Thus, according to Chavan, he has served almost half of the maximum sentence in jail.
Sandesh Patil, the Special Public Prosecutor, objected to the bail request, arguing that it would not be appropriate to overlook the predicament of those who have reserved apartments in the projects that the applicant and the other defendants are associated with.
Patil said that after a settlement, the FIR for one of the predicate crimes was dismissed; nonetheless, Thakur and the other defendants disregarded the terms of their assent. Thus, the offense is committed again. Accordingly, Patil continued, the applicant’s behavior should be taken into account.
The court pointed out that a defendant may only get a maximum term of seven years under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Judge Pitale granted Thakur bail after he provided a personal bond of Rs 50,000, stating, “These facts clearly demonstrate that Thakur having undergone incarceration for a period of three years, one month and seven days is entitled to be released purely on the ground of long incarceration with remote possibility of the trial being completed within a reasonable period of time.”
The Enforcement Department (ED) claims that Thakur skimmed off and transferred large sums of money obtained from investors to its several sibling organizations. Significant Proceeds of Crime (PoC) were parked with many Navi Mumbai builders, including Baba Homes Builders and Developers, Lakhani Builders Private Limited, Monarch Solitaire LLP, and others, through a convoluted web of money trails. A probe found that the directors of Monarch Group had marketed the identical apartments to many purchasers. Without the consumers’ knowledge, they mortgaged the apartments that had previously been sold to get loans from the NBFC.
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Navi Mumbai Police Arrest African National With Rs 1 Crore Worth Of Cocaine In Ulwe
The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Navi Mumbai Police arrested Jeorge Ocante DaSilva, a 35-year-old native of Guinea, on Monday for possessing 410 grams of cocaine, allegedly intended for illegal sale. Acting on a tip-off, API Alka Patil of the AHTU led a raid at RM Heights Building in Ulwe, where DaSilva was found in possession of the narcotics.
Around 2:30 p.m. on October 28, officers discovered 410 grams of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs 1,02,50,000, hidden in DaSilva’s bedroom. Authorities also seized a mobile phone, a black Tabata weighing scale, scissors, plastic packaging bags, and a sky bag, bringing the total seizure value to Rs 1,02,55,610.
An FIR was filed at Panvel City Police Station under Sections 8(a) and 21(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Dasilva was presented in court and remanded to police custody until October 31, 2024. Investigations are ongoing, with the Crime Branch seeking potential accomplices and sources of the narcotics. Notably, Dasilva has a prior NDPS case registered at Nahar Police Station in Mumbai.
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Taloja Society Chairman Detained For Allegedly Abusing Residents And Objecting To Diwali Decorations
The chairman of a housing society in Taloja Phase One has been detained by Taloja police following allegations of verbal abuse toward residents, including women, and objections to Diwali lighting in the complex. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, sparking outrage among residents.
According to the police, the chairman is accused of abusing a woman with intent to insult her modesty, provoking a breach of peace, and engaging in criminal intimidation. A formal complaint was filed, and the chairman was promptly taken into custody.
The situation intensified after a video of the incident went viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), showing a group of men, allegedly from the housing society, verbally abusing residents and threatening to halt Diwali decorations. The video received widespread attention, with users expressing shock over the treatment of residents.
Police officials confirmed that the chairman’s detention is part of an ongoing investigation into the incident. Residents are awaiting further action as authorities work to address the disturbance and ensure the safety of the community amid Diwali festivities.
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Thane Sees Surge of Nomination Filings for 2024 Vidhan Sabha Election
The final day for filing nominations for the 2024 Vidhan Sabha General Election witnessed a surge of candidates in Thane district, with a total of 281 applications submitted across 18 assembly constituencies. This high turnout signals a competitive race for seats in the upcoming election.
Among the nominees, 114 candidates represent various political parties, while 167 have filed as independents, reflecting a diverse array of participants aiming to represent Thane’s voters. Nominations were filed throughout the day with election decision officers at each constituency, marking an essential step in the electoral process.
Collector and District Election Decision Officer Ashok Shingare announced that the scrutiny of these nomination forms is scheduled for October 30, 2024. Following this verification process, candidates who wish to withdraw their names from the race may do so until November 4, 2024.
As the election date approaches, Thane’s political landscape appears more dynamic than ever, with a record number of candidates ready to contest the assembly seats, making for an engaging electoral season for voters and candidates alike.
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