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Delhi Police have registered an FIR in connection with an alleged large-scale property fraud involving a prime plot in South Extension Part I, valued between INR150 crore and INR200 crore. A Gurugram-based businessman, Dhruv Jalan, claimed the property was fraudulently sold on paper for INR41 crore using a forged sale deed and fabricated documents, including a general power of attorney and agreement to sell. The complaint also alleges illegal registration at a sub-registrar office outside its jurisdiction. Police are investigating cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy, including possible involvement of habitual offenders and misuse of the property for loans.
Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing is investigating a major property fraud involving a high-value plot in South Extension Part I, New Delhi. The FIR follows a complaint from Gurugram-based businessman Dhruv Jalan, who alleged that the property, valued between INR150 crore and INR200 crore, was fraudulently transferred through a sale deed that significantly undervalued it at INR41 crore. Advertisement
Jalan stated that the disputed property, measuring over 2,292 square yards, was originally allotted to his grandfather Amar Chand Jalan in 1958. He became the sole owner via a will executed in his favor in 1997, followed by a relinquishment deed signed by other legal heirs in 2008. Since then, Jalan claims uninterrupted ownership and possession of the property.
The complaint alleges that the accused executed a forged sale deed dated January 30, 2025, using fabricated documents, including an agreement to sell and a general power of attorney dated December 7, 2018, supposedly signed by Jalan's father and a family company. According to him, neither of these documents was ever legitimately executed, making the transaction a product of criminal conspiracy.
The FIR also notes that the sale deed was registered at the Mehrauli sub registrar office despite the property being outside the office's territorial jurisdiction. Jalan indicated that the accused are known for involvement in similar property frauds and warned that the forged deed could be misused to secure large bank loans by mortgaging the disputed property.
Police are investigating the case under charges of cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy. The inquiry includes verifying the authenticity of documents, the role of all individuals involved, and potential collusion by public officials during the registration process. Officers are reviewing historical ownership records and past transactions related to the property to establish a clear chain of title.
This case underscores ongoing challenges in safeguarding high-value real estate transactions in Delhi, especially where forged documents and possible conspiracies are involved.
Source PTI
FAQ
Q1. What is the property fraud case in South Extension about?
Delhi Police have registered an FIR to investigate a high-value property fraud involving a prime plot in South Extension Part I, New Delhi, estimated at INR 150–200 crore. A complaint by Gurugram-based businessman Dhruv Jalan alleges that the property was fraudulently sold on paper for just INR 41 crore using forged documents, including a sale deed, a general power of attorney, and an agreement to sell. The case also involves alleged illegal registration at a sub-registrar office outside its territorial jurisdiction.
Q2. Who owns the property and what is the dispute?
The disputed property, measuring over 2,292 square yards, was originally allotted to Jalan’s grandfather Amar Chand Jalan in 1958. Dhruv Jalan became the sole owner through a will in 1997, and other legal heirs signed a relinquishment deed in 2008. Jalan claims uninterrupted ownership and possession since then. The complaint states that the accused used forged documents to falsely transfer ownership without Jalan’s consent.
Q3. What irregularities were involved in the fraudulent sale?
The FIR alleges that the forged sale deed, dated January 30, 2025, and related documents were fabricated. The sale was registered at the Mehrauli sub-registrar office, which is outside the property’s territorial jurisdiction, raising questions about official collusion. The accused are also reportedly habitual offenders, and the property could have been mortgaged to secure large bank loans.
Q4. How is the Delhi Police investigating the case?
The Economic Offences Wing is probing under charges of cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy. The investigation includes verifying the authenticity of all documents, identifying all individuals involved, and examining the possibility of collusion by public officials. Historical ownership records and prior transactions are being reviewed to establish a clear chain of title.
Q5. What broader issues does this case highlight?
The case underscores the challenges in securing high-value real estate transactions in Delhi, particularly when forged documents, conspiracies, and misuse of registration offices are involved. It also highlights the need for stricter verification processes and vigilance to prevent fraudulent property deals.
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