New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against officials and associates linked to the Sub-Registrar-I office at Kashmere Gate in Delhi for allegedly demanding a bribe in exchange for facilitating property registration documents.
The case highlights alleged corruption in the handling of sale deeds and registry-related services.
FIR Registered Under Corruption Charges
According to the FIR registered by the CBI’s Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), New Delhi, the case was filed on January 7, 2026, under provisions of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018).
The FIR includes charges of:
- Criminal conspiracy
- Demand of undue advantage (bribe) by a public servant
Complaint by Advocate
The case originated from a written complaint submitted on December 31, 2025, by Dharmendra Gupta, an advocate practicing at Rohini Court, Delhi.
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In his complaint, the advocate alleged that officials demanded a bribe to process and release a client’s property-related documents.
Alleged Bribe Demand for Sale Deed
As per the complaint and subsequent verification:
- The accused allegedly demanded ₹10,000 as a bribe
- The payment was sought for providing the sale deed/registry documents of a property
- The property belonged to a purchaser identified as Nisha Rani
The complainant claimed that without payment, the officials would delay or obstruct the process.
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Threats of Document Obstruction
The FIR further reveals that the accused allegedly threatened the complainant with adverse action if the bribe was not paid.
These threats included:
- Marking documents with objections
- Putting a “red seal” from municipal authorities (MCD)
- Sending documents for further scrutiny to create delays
Such actions could have effectively stalled the registration process.
Accused Named in FIR
The CBI has named the following individuals in the FIR:
- Shri Dabas, Reader to Sub-Registrar-I, Kashmere Gate
- Shri Sunil
- Shri Nitin
- Other unknown persons
The agency suspects that the accused acted in collusion to demand illegal gratification from the complainant.
Verification Confirms Allegations
A preliminary verification conducted by the CBI confirmed the allegations prima facie.
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The verification report concluded that:
- The accused demanded the bribe for releasing the registry documents
- There was sufficient evidence to proceed with a formal case
Based on these findings, the FIR was registered and investigation initiated.
Investigation Assigned
The case has been assigned to Inspector Ravinder Kumar Bharti of the CBI for detailed investigation.
Officials will now:
- Examine the role of each आरोपी
- Identify any wider network or involvement of other officials
- Gather evidence regarding the bribery transaction
Conclusion
The registration of the FIR underscores ongoing concerns about corruption in property registration processes. The case reflects how individuals seeking routine administrative services may face illegal demands.
The CBI investigation is expected to uncover further details about the alleged nexus and ensure accountability of those involved.
