SULTANPUR, UP (Friday, March 27, 2026) — A local court in Sultanpur has remanded Chandrama Devi, the former chairperson of the Amethi Nagar Panchayat, to judicial custody in connection with a high-profile property fraud case. The court of in-charge District Judge Rakesh Pandey rejected her interim bail plea on Thursday and has scheduled the hearing for her regular bail application on March 30, 2026.
The Case: Fraudulent Property Transfer
The legal action stems from a complaint filed by Ghanshyam Soni, a local trade leader in Amethi.
- The Allegation: Soni alleged that during her tenure as chairperson, Chandrama Devi fraudulently facilitated the transfer of his house to other individuals—identified as Lallu Prasad Soni, Lalji Soni, Pujari Lal Soni, and Sangam Lal Soni.
- The Mechanism: The complainant claimed that a forged certificate was issued to enable the illegal transfer of the property records.
- The Defense: Her counsel, Arvind Singh Raja, argued that such certificates are officially issued by the Executive Officer of the Nagar Panchayat, not the chairperson, asserting that Chandrama Devi has been falsely implicated due to political rivalry.
Judicial Proceedings and Health Status
Following directions from the High Court to surrender within a week, Chandrama Devi appeared before the court of ACJM Bhavya Srivastava on Thursday.
| Event | Detail |
| Surrender | Thursday, March 26, 2026, at ACJM Court. |
| Bail Rejection | ACJM court and later District Judge court rejected interim bail. |
| Hospitalization | Admitted to the Sultanpur District Hospital late Thursday night due to reported illness. |
| Next Hearing | March 30, 2026, for regular bail arguments. |
[Image: Timeline of the legal process from “Complaint Filed” to “Surrender” and “Judicial Custody”]
Context: Political Undercurrents
Chandrama Devi is a prominent figure in local politics, being the wife of Rajesh Agrahari (popularly known as Rajesh Masala), the current District Panchayat President of Amethi. The defense has repeatedly highlighted this connection to claim the case is politically motivated.
Earlier in 2026, the court had issued a non-bailable warrant and a notice for property attachment (Kurki) against her after she missed several court appearances, leading to her eventual surrender this week.
Sources
- Hindustan Times: “Ex-chairperson of Amethi Nagar Panchayat sent to jail in fraud case” (March 27, 2026).
- Navbharat Times: “धोखाधड़ी के मामले में अमेठी की पूर्व नगर पंचायत अध्यक्ष गईं जेल” (March 26, 2026).
- Dainik Jagran: “Sultanpur News: Amethi’s former Nagar Panchayat President sent to jail” (March 26, 2026).
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