A special court in Shivpuri delivered its verdict in a case involving the alleged embezzlement of funds under the Prime Minister Janman Housing Scheme and the MGNREGA scheme. The court acquitted the accused, Jeevan Singh Yadav, of all charges. The decision was pronounced on October 31, 2026, under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Details of the prosecution case

According to the prosecution, the case involved the alleged misappropriation of a total amount of Rs 70 lakh 38 thousand. Additionally, it was claimed that wage amounts of approximately Rs 7 lakh 25 thousand 628 under MGNREGA were transferred to the accounts of ineligible persons. In this regard, Crime Number 112/2025 was registered at Bamorakala police station.

Court proceedings and acquittal

During the hearings, the prosecution was unable to present any written agreement regarding housing construction between the accused and the beneficiaries. Furthermore, no recovery of the allegedly embezzled amount could be made. Advocate Karan Kataria represented the accused in court.