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FIR ordered against Haryana ex-minister for alleged public funds diversion
A city court directed the police to register an FIR against former Haryana minister Sukhbir Kataria for allegedly diverting public funds by projecting three individuals as residents of a house in New Colony while concealing his ownership. The order enables investigation under IPC sections 403, 405, 409, and 420 and under CrPC 156(3) and BNSS 175(3).
Why It Matters
The case involves alleged misallocation of public funds and manipulation of residency records for potential political gain, prompting a formal police investigation and possible charges.
Timeline
3 Events
April 18, 2026: Court directs police to register FIR against former Haryana minister
April 18, 2026
Chief Judicial Magistrate Rajat Verma directed police to book Sukhbir Kataria under IPC sections 403, 405, 409 and 420 and to investigate the matter. The order also allowed registration of the FIR under CrPC 156(3) and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 175(3). The court said the allegations were credible and require detailed investigation, including whether grants were used to secure votes.
March 12, 2026: Police report cites ownership evidence leading to house belonging to Kataria
March 12, 2026
During proceedings, police submitted a report on March 12, 2026, citing evidence such as an electricity bill, which led the court to determine that the house in New Colony allegedly used for grants was owned by Kataria.
May 2025: FIR ordered against Kataria for disbursing grants to ineligible individuals
May 2025
A city court in May 2025 ordered an FIR against former Haryana minister Sukhbir Kataria for allegedly disbursing grants to ineligible individuals, including his sister.