Appeal dismissed — ruling against Pratiksha Kamleshkumar Meherchandani (Petitioner No. 2)
In Short
A retired government official filed a police complaint accusing a developer of tampering with a power of attorney document to illegally sell land to a relative. The second petitioner, who was the buyer of the property, asked the court to throw out the criminal case. The High Court reviewed the matter and allowed the case to proceed toward trial.
The Parties
Party A: State of Gujarat & Shambhubhai Keshavbhai Bhesaniya
Party B: Pratiksha Kamleshkumar Meherchandani
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Mr. Samir Afzal Khan
For Party B: Learned Advocate Mr. Samir Afzal Khan, Public Prosecutor
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice P. M. Raval
What the Case Was About
A retired village revenue officer owned a piece of land and gave a general power of attorney to an acquaintance to develop it, specifically excluding the right to sell the property. Years later, the original owner discovered that the power of attorney document had allegedly been altered to permit sales, and the land was sold to the developer's sister-in-law. This led to a police complaint alleging cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy.
Judgment Date
19/10/2026
The Outcome
The court dismissed the petition filed by the second petitioner to cancel the criminal case, meaning the legal proceedings will continue.
What the Court Looked At
- The court noted that the main petition was already dismissed for the first petitioner and only restored for the second petitioner.
- The court examined the serious allegations regarding the alleged tampering of the power of attorney to include sale rights.
- The court considered the arguments about financial investments made by the accused and previous business dealings between the families.
What This Means For You
Getting involved in property transactions where documents like power of attorney are used requires extreme caution and absolute transparency. If a property document is alleged to be tampered with or misused, everyone linked to the transaction—including family members who purchase the property—can find themselves entangled in serious criminal investigations. When a simple civil or money dispute gets mixed up with allegations of forgery and cheating, it becomes very difficult to get the police case canceled early on. If you find yourself caught in a complicated property dispute or a sudden criminal complaint involving family transactions, Setback Solutions can help you understand your options and coordinate your next steps clearly and calmly.
You Still Have Options
If you are facing a false FIR, dealing with sudden cheating accusations, or wondering what to do after a setback in court, please remember that it is not the end of the road. You can always seek a second opinion, evaluate your legal strategy, or look into non-judicial ways to resolve the issue. Reach out to Setback Solutions for plain-language help and coordination to understand your options. Please note that Setback Solutions is not a law firm and does not give legal advice or guarantee any specific legal outcome.