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He admitted giving a county official dozens of cash payoffs during furtive meetings in cars, restaurants and men’s rooms while reaping lucrative real-estate leases in return.

As part of an agreement, the park’s previous owner had agreed to a lease that expires in the middle of 2028, with an option to extend it until the middle of 2033.

"The biggest challenge is contracts. A 25-year lease needs clear obligations and protection for both sides. In India, long-term contract enforcement is still a hurdle," says Mr Srivastava.

Even though the attorney doesn’t name DoorDash in the letter, the building’s lease has been linked to the company.

“It’s on a lease, it’s in a contract… You always feel protected by the words.”