State vs. Ravindra Jadhav and others — Bribery case

Timeline

1. 30 Oct 2026News

   Malegaon civic chief, two others held for demanding bribe

   Nashik ACB on Thursday arrested Malegaon municipal commissioner Ravindra Jadhav and two other civic employees for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹80,000 from two contractors

   Hindustan Times

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested three civic officials for allegedly demanding an illegal payment from contractors.

   Who:

   The accused are Malegaon municipal commissioner Ravindra Jadhav and two other municipal employees; the Nashik Anti-Corruption Bureau performed the arrests.

   When:

   Reported on 30 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Malegaon, Nashik district, Maharashtra.

   Why:

   They allegedly demanded a bribe of 80,000 rupees from two contractors.

   What it means:

   The officials have been taken into custody for further investigation into the corruption allegations.

2. 29 Oct 2026Arrest

   Commissioner Ravindra Jadhav: News causing a stir at the administrative level in Maharashtra, Malegaon Municipal Corporation Commissioner Ravindra Jadhav arrested.

   An incident causing a major stir has emerged in the Malegaon Municipal Corporation. Preliminary information suggests that the Anti-Corruption Bureau has taken Commissioner Ravindra Jadhav, personal assistant Nilesh Patil, and three others into custody.

   Maharashtra Times

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested five individuals involved in a bribery case.

   Who:

   Commissioner Ravindra Jadhav and his personal assistant Nilesh Patil are the accused. The Anti-Corruption Bureau is the agency that made the arrests.

   When:

   Reported on 29 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Malegaon Municipal Corporation, Nashik, Maharashtra.

   Why:

   The individuals were taken into custody for their alleged involvement in a bribery case.

   What it means:

   The agency has now placed the accused persons in custody to begin their investigation process.