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Chandigarh court denies bail to accused in land grab, forgery case
A Chandigarh district court denied Manoj Pandey's regular bail in a 2021 case involving alleged land grabbing, forgery and extortion linked to an ancestral property dispute in Bihar. The denial came on May 6, 2026, with background details noting prior investigations and proceedings.
Why It Matters
The case highlights complex cross-state land disputes and alleged criminal conspiracy involving forged documents and intimidation, and shows ongoing legal scrutiny over several years.
Timeline
5 Events
News report on bail denial published
May 10, 2026
The article reporting the bail denial was published on May 10, 2026, summarizing the May 6 order and related case details.
Regular bail plea dismissed by Chandigarh court
May 6, 2026
Judicial Magistrate first class Navneet Kaur dismissed Manoj Pandey's regular bail plea in the land grab, forgery and extortion case.
Pandey produced before predecessor court
April 27, 2026
Pandey was produced before the predecessor court on April 27. The court had already considered and rejected objections related to illegal arrest and procedural violations.
Complaint filed by Manish Tiwan; threatening calls and FIR
September 2021
Manish Tiwan filed a complaint alleging threatening calls in September 2021 demanding that he hand over his ancestral land in Bihar. The FIR was registered at Sector 17 police station under sections 387, 466, 467, 468, 471, 507 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code.
Investigation identifies alleged conspiracy; Pandey named as main conspirator
2021
During investigation, authorities noted a conspiracy to forge land and revenue records to illegally transfer ownership of the property in Bihar. Co-accused persons named Manoj Pandey as the ‘main conspirator’ behind the plan.