Authority: High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh
Order Date: 12 June 2026
Case Overview
- Case Number: CRM-M-33728-2026
- Parties: Plaintiffs – Sahil and others (referred to as “plaintiffs” or “plaintiffs‑petitioner”); Respondents – State of Punjab and others (including private respondents No.1 to 3).
- Nature of Proceeding: Civil suit alleging cheating, fraud and criminal breach of trust by private respondents who, through agents of Dream Sunshine Digital, induced investments.
- Key Events:
- On 30 May 2025, a party was organized at Mehak Garden where agents of Dream Sunshine Digital allegedly induced the plaintiffs to invest large sums in a private company, promising high returns and profitable schemes. Investor details are listed in Annexure P‑1.
- After receiving the money, the accused issued declarations and promissory notes but subsequently failed to return the principal amount or the promised interest.
- Plaintiffs filed a representation on 21 May 2026 (Annexure P‑3) alleging cheating, fraud and criminal breach of trust, claiming that no action had been taken by the competent authority.
- Procedural Posture:
- Notice of motion was filed; Ms. Shiny Chopra, Additional Advocate General (AAG), Punjab, accepted notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3.
- The court noted the seriousness of the allegations and the lack of prior action by authorities.
Final Outcome
- The court directed Respondent No.2 – the Senior Superintendent of Police, SAS Nagar (Mohali) – to dispose of the representation (Annexure P‑3) within 15 days and to take appropriate action in accordance with law.
- The matter was marked as disposed.
Topics: Legal Directive, Investment Fraud, Police Action