Ruled in favour of Mayur Ghanshyam Rajgor (Applicant)
In Short
A home buyer paid money for a bungalow in Patan, but the main builders sold the property to someone else and refused to return the cash. When the buyer filed a criminal case of cheating against everyone involved, an agent who merely helped collect payments asked the High Court to clear his name. The court agreed that dragging a secondary representative into a builder's dispute was unfair and quashed the case against him.
The Parties
Party A: Mayur Ghanshyam Rajgor
Party B: State of Gujarat & Anr. (Complainant)
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Mr. Shivam Majmudar for Mr. NK Majmudar
For Party B: Learned Advocate Mr. DJ Bhatt, Learned Advocate Mr. Amit Joshi for P B Velani, Learned Advocate Mr. Rohan Shah, APP
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice P. M. Raval
What the Case Was About
A home buyer wanted to purchase a residential bungalow named House No. 33 in Sun Villa Bungalows at Patan for over twenty-two lakh rupees. He paid money over several years to the main builders, and sometimes handed over some of those payments to authorized representatives including Mayur Ghanshyam Rajgor. Later, the builders failed to register the property and instead secretly sold the house to a third party. Furious, the buyer filed a police complaint for cheating and breach of trust against the builders as well as the representatives who had accepted payments on their behalf.
Judgment Date
23/10/2026
The Outcome
The court ruled in favour of the applicant and quashed the criminal case against him. The court accepted that the primary wrongdoing and legal obligation rested entirely with the main builders, not their representatives.
What the Court Looked At
- The main agreement to sell the property was made exclusively with the primary builders, Ankit Mukeshbhai Suthar and Mukeshbhai Vitthalbhai Suthar.
- The applicant Mayur Ghanshyam Rajgor was merely a representative who occasionally accepted payment portions on behalf of the main builders.
- The written undertaking to execute the sale deed was solely signed and executed by the main builder, not the applicant.
- The core allegations of refusing to hand over the house and selling it to someone else were directed entirely at the main builders.
- The court evaluated whether the FIR contained enough material to justify a criminal trial against a mere representative.
What This Means For You
Getting involved in real estate transactions as an agent, helper, or representative can carry hidden risks if the main parties commit fraud. In this case, the applicant simply helped collect money for a housing project, yet he found himself facing serious criminal charges of cheating and criminal breach of trust when the builders backed out. If you act as a middleman or authorized representative in a business deal, make sure your role is clearly documented so you are not held personally responsible for someone else's broken promises. Facing unexpected police complaints over a business dispute can be deeply stressful and confusing, but Setback Solutions is here to help you understand your options and coordinate your next steps in plain language without any legal jargon.
You Still Have Options
If you are currently facing a false FIR, dealing with a property dispute, or feeling trapped in a criminal case where you were only a minor player, it can feel overwhelming. You do not have to navigate this alone, and exploring a second opinion or a new perspective can change everything. Reach out to Setback Solutions to get clear, plain-language guidance on your options and help coordinate your next steps. Please remember that Setback Solutions is a coordination and support service, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice or guarantee any specific court outcome.