State vs Padamsinh Patil and others — Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case

News21 Jun 2026

CBI to challenge acquittal of Padamsinh Patil and others in High Court

Following the trial court's acquittal of all eight accused in the Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case, the CBI has indicated it will challenge the verdict in the Bombay High Court.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Central Bureau of Investigation will appeal against the acquittal of the eight people.
Who:: The Central Bureau of Investigation is the investigative agency, Padamsinh Patil and seven others are the acquitted people, and the Bombay High Court is the higher court.
When:: Reported on 21 Jun 2026.
Where:: District and Session Court, Pune, Maharashtra and Bombay High Court.
Why:: The trial court acquitted all eight people in the murder case of Pawanraje Nimbalkar.
What it means:: The higher court will now review the decision made by the trial court.

The Tribune

Judgment21 Jun 2026

Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case: 8 accused, including Sunetra Pawar’s brother, acquitted

In its chargesheet, the CBI claimed that Patil, with two others, had conspired to kill Nimbalkar due to apprehensions that he may affect his political career. It also claimed that Nimbalkar’s allegations of corruption had angered Patil.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court decided that eight people are not guilty of murdering Pawanraje Nimbalkar.
Who:: Padamsinh Patil, Sunetra Pawar’s brother, and others are the accused. The CBI, an investigative agency, filed a formal list of accusations. The District and Session Court in Pune made the final decision.
When:: Reported on 21 Jun 2026.
Where:: District and Session Court, Pune, Maharashtra.
Why:: The court found the accused not guilty after the CBI claimed they conspired to kill Nimbalkar to protect a political career and stop corruption complaints.
What it means:: The eight people are acquitted, which means they are cleared of the charges and are free.

The Indian Express

Judgment20 Jun 2026

Special CBI court acquits all eight accused in Nimbalkar murder case

A special CBI court in Mumbai acquitted former Maharashtra minister Padamsinh Patil and seven other co-accused, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A special court found the eight men not guilty of murdering Pawanraje Nimbalkar.
Who:: Padamsinh Patil and seven others were the accused. The Central Bureau of Investigation was the agency. The special CBI court was the judge.
When:: Reported on 20 Jun 2026.
Where:: Mumbai, Maharashtra, in a special CBI court.
Why:: The court decided the agency failed to prove the accusations beyond a reasonable doubt.
What it means:: The court has acquitted all eight men of the charges.

The Print

News20 Jun 2026

What is the Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case? | Explained

Read about the long-awaited verdict in the Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case and how a bitter 15-year trial exposed deep political rivalries...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court gave a long-awaited verdict in a murder case involving deep political rivalries.
Who:: The State is the prosecution, Padamsinh Patil and others are the accused, and the District and Session Court in Pune is the judge.
When:: Reported on 20 Jun 2026.
Where:: District and Session Court, Pune, Maharashtra.
Why:: The trial took place to address charges involving the murder of Pawanraje Nimbalkar.
What it means:: This marks the end of a long trial that exposed bitter political rivalries over time.

The Hindu

Judgment20 Jun 2026

Victim's Family Reacts to Court Acquitting All Accused in 2006 Murder Case

The son of deceased leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar expressed strong dismay following the special CBI court's judgment acquitting all eight individuals due to insufficient evidence.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court cleared all eight people accused of the murder of leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar.
Who:: Pawanraje Nimbalkar was the deceased leader, his son is the family member, and the CBI court is the judge. The eight individuals are the accused.
When:: Reported on 20 Jun 2026.
Where:: District and Session Court, Pune, Maharashtra.
Why:: The court decided there was not enough evidence to prove the case against the accused.
What it means:: This judgment marks the end of the current trial for these individuals in this court.

The Times of India

State vs Padamsinh Patil and others — Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case

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