Supreme Court Reinstates Criminal Proceedings in "Athina Township" Fraud Case: S.156(3) CrPC/S.175(3) BNSS
New Delhi, April 13, 2026 – In a significant ruling that underscores the importance of a thorough criminal investigation even when civil disputes run parallel, the Supreme Court of India today set aside a High Court order that had quashed criminal proceedings in a complex property fraud case. The case, involving allegations of land grabbing and the fabrication of documents related to the "Athina Township" project in Bengaluru, has seen…