Mohali’s Bajwa builder arrested a day after HC rap

The High Court has directed Bajwa to disclose all his assets and properties. The court noted that there are 53 FIRs against the builder.

Recently, Vigilance Bureau (VB) had booked Bajwa- the Managing Director of Bajwa developers, Deepak Kumar, Shampur, both employees of Bajwa, Manbir Singh, a notary, and Harbir Singh, a property dealer in another case of cheating and forgery. The accused were booked on the complaint of Sucha Singh, a resident of Raipur village.

A day after Punjab and Haryana High Court summoned Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) over the issue of arrest of Mohali-based developer Jarnail Singh Bajwa, the district police on Thursday arrested Bajwa in an old case registered against him at Sohana police station.

The sources in the district police confirmed to The Indian Express that Bajwa was arrested Thursday in a case registered against him at Sohana police station.

Bajwa remained in controversy after several cases were lodged against him for cheating by the state police.

On Wednesday, the Punjab and Haryana High Court had directed Mohali realtor Jarnail Singh Bajwa of Bajwa Developers to furnish details of all immovable and liquid assets owned by him, either as a partner, director, or in an individual capacity. Justice Sandeep Moudgil had further instructed that the properties/assets be fully identified as per the Land Revenue Records maintained by the concerned authorities.

The HC had issued these directions while hearing a petition filed by Kuldeepak Mittal against the State of Punjab and other respondents. The petitioner had noted that while Bajwa’s bail had been cancelled by the high court on October 20, 2023, no action to arrest him had been taken so far.

During the resumed hearing, the HC had inquired about Bajwa’s whereabouts from his counsel, Senior Advocate PS Hundal, who had stated that the Supreme Court had stayed Bajwa’s arrest, so his personal appearance before
the court was not required. Hundal had requested 15 days for Bajwa to appear before the court. However, the court had found this excuse vague and lacking a solid basis, noting that Bajwa had been a habitual offender
undeserving of leniency.

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During the proceedings, it had been revealed that Bajwa had been monitoring the court proceedings via video conferencing. Upon questioning, Bajwa had pleaded guilty, claiming he had not intentionally evaded court directions but had been occupied with managing his affairs and arranging funds to settle disputes. He had assured the court he would appear in person when directed.

The DGP of Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, had assured the HC that steps would be taken to conclude the pending investigations against Bajwa in a time-bound manner. The HC had also noted that Bajwa had been declared a proclaimed person by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Kharar, on July 4, 2022, in a 2017 complaint case pending before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mohali. Despite this, Bajwa had not participated in the trial proceedings.

The court had criticized Bajwa’s conduct, pointing out that he had been involved in 53 FIRs, which had reflected his disregard for the law. However, based on assurances from the Advocate General of Punjab and the DGP, the HC had directed the state to file a comprehensive response within a specified timeframe to ensure all pending investigations had been concluded.

Jagpreet Singh Sandhu

Jagpreet Singh Sandhu is a Senior Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in Chandigarh. He is a veteran reporter with over a decade of experience, specializing in legal, crime, and environmental reporting across the tri-city area (Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula). Professional Background Core Beat: He primarily covers the Punjab and Haryana High Court, District Courts, CBI Courts, and Consumer Commissions. His legal reporting is known for breaking down complex judgments and tracking long-standing criminal cases. Environmental Reporting: Jagpreet has become a key voice in reporting on the deteriorating air quality and weather patterns in the Punjab-Haryana region. Crime & Technology: He frequently reports on cybercrime, digital arrest scams, and the intersection of technology and law enforcement, such as the development of citizen-centric policing apps. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) His late 2025 coverage has focused on significant judicial verdicts, major financial scams, and public health concerns: 1. Legal & CBI Court Verdicts "12 years on, CBI court acquits Haryana judge, parents in wife’s death case" (Dec 17, 2025): Detailed coverage of the acquittal of a judicial officer in a high-profile dowry death case from 2013. "‘Wicked & evil mind’: Court gives man 30-year term for kidnapping, sexually assaulting 8-year-old" (Dec 16, 2025): A report on a stern judgment from a Chandigarh district court in a POCSO case. "Man acquitted in rape case after victim found ‘very happy’ in wedding reception" (Dec 9, 2025): Covering a unique legal observation regarding consensual relationships and age verification. 2. Investigative & Scams "CBI registers FIR in Rs 1.14-cr Patient Welfare Grant scam at PGIMER" (Dec 19, 2025): An exposé on how funds meant for poor patients were siphoned off through forged documents and a photocopy shop inside the PGIMER campus. "Month-long torture, Rs 85 lakh transfers: How ‘Innocence Certificate’ led to a ‘digital arrest’ of an elderly couple" (Dec 12, 2025): Detailing a sophisticated cyber fraud targeting senior citizens in Chandigarh. 3. Environment & Public Safety "Panchkula air turns ‘very poor’, fourth worst in country" (Dec 22, 2025): Reporting on the sudden spike in pollution levels in Panchkula compared to neighbouring cities. "Soon, you can snap that overspeeding car, and report to Chandigarh Police" (Dec 16, 2025): Breaking news on a new mobile application being developed to allow citizens to report traffic violations via geo-tagged photos. 4. Gangster Culture & Crime "City Beautiful in the crosshairs of gangsters" (Dec 14, 2025): A feature analysis of how Chandigarh has increasingly become a staging ground for extortion and rivalries between gangster modules. "Shooters wanted for Parry murder held by Delhi Police Special Cell" (Dec 18, 2025): Following the developments in a high-profile murder case in Chandigarh’s Sector 26. Signature Style Jagpreet is recognized for his tenacious follow-up on cold cases and his ability to report on courtroom drama with a focus on victim rights. His work often highlights administrative lapses, whether in the handling of patient welfare funds or the enforcement of environmental standards. ... Read More

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