Ruled in favour of Sukhvinder Singh Alias Sukha (Petitioner)
In Short
A man accused of misusing a property power of attorney to sell extra land and forge signatures managed to secure his freedom from arrest. The High Court made his temporary protection permanent because he cooperated with the police investigation.
The Parties
Party A: Sukhvinder Singh Alias Sukha
Party B: State of Punjab
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Mr. Parvinder Singh
For Party B: Learned Advocate Ms. Manjot Kaur and Learned Advocate Mr. Ravinder Singh
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice Vikram Aggarwal
What the Case Was About
A woman named Usha Rani gave a property power of attorney to Sukhvinder Singh for a shed in Mohali. Later, parts of the land were sold directly to buyers. The trouble started when Usha Rani claimed that Sukhvinder kept using the old power of attorney to sell extra property that did not belong to him, forged her signatures on sale agreements, and had money paid into his wife's account and a cement store. Police registered a criminal case against him for cheating and forgery. Sukhvinder approached the High Court asking for protection from arrest, arguing that it was just a civil property dispute and that he was willing to cooperate with the police.
Judgment Date
27.10.2026
The Outcome
The court ruled in favour of the petitioner, making his earlier interim protection absolute and allowing his petition. The court noted that he had joined the investigation as ordered.
What the Court Looked At
- The petitioner argued he was falsely implicated and that selling a small amount of extra land was merely a civil dispute rather than a crime.
- The State confirmed that the petitioner had properly joined and cooperated with the police investigation.
- The court noted that no physical recovery of items was needed from the petitioner in this specific case.
- The court observed that even if recovery was missing, it was not enough reason to deny relief to the petitioner.
"In view of the above, the present petition is allowed. The order dated 21.09.2026 passed by this Court is made absolute."
What This Means For You
Property documents like power of attorney papers carry massive legal weight and should never be taken lightly. If you hold rights over someone else's land, failing to update records after portions are sold can make it look like you are committing fraud. Even if an accused person manages to secure relief by cooperating with police, landing in a criminal investigation over property deals causes immense stress and legal hassle. Always keep clear paperwork and settle property boundaries transparently to avoid ending up facing police complaints. Setback Solutions can help you understand your options and coordinate next steps if you find yourself stuck in a confusing property dispute.
You Still Have Options
Dealing with a sudden criminal case or a police FIR over a property dispute can feel terrifying, but it is not the end of the road. You can still explore options such as seeking a second opinion, changing your legal representation, or getting non-judicial guidance to navigate the system. Reach out to Setback Solutions for help understanding your options and coordinating the next step. Please remember that Setback Solutions is NOT a law firm and does not give legal advice or guarantee any result.