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State vs Unknown Accused — Murder of Pradeep Purnekar

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar was murdered in Thane, with police investigating a conspiracy involving weapons procured from Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai. As of 25 October 2026, the accused are in judicial custody following their arrest in Prayagraj on 10 October 2026. The family of the deceased has alleged that former mayor Meenakshi Shinde and her husband Rajendra Shinde are involved in the conspiracy and have demanded their arrest as of 27 October 2026.

State vs Anmol Bishnoi — Baba Siddique murder case

Anmol Bishnoi is currently unable to be produced in the Mumbai MCOCA court for the murder of Baba Siddique due to a Union Home Ministry embargo on his transfer from his current jail facility as reported on 20 October 2026. The special court has ordered the police to explore production via video conferencing as of 21 October 2026, while the victim's family expressed dissatisfaction regarding these procedural delays on 25 October 2026.

State vs Pawan Dilip Parashar — Murder of Devesh alias Bunty Chandresh Dixit

Pawan Dilip Parashar allegedly killed his childhood friend, Devesh alias Bunty Chandresh Dixit, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar following a vehicular collision. Police have secured video footage confirming the accused used a stick and an iron rod to inflict fatal injuries. The accused surrendered at the CIDCO police station on 23 October 2026, and the matter is under investigation as of 24 October 2026.

State vs. Unknown Accused — Badlapur business rivalry murder case

A 28-year-old man was killed and his friend was injured following an attack in Badlapur, allegedly stemming from a business dispute regarding the supply of building materials to construction sites. Police have arrested two individuals and are currently searching for 11 other suspects involved in the incident.

State of Maharashtra vs Vijay Sanjay Khairnar

A fast-track court in Nashik has sentenced Vijay Sanjay Khairnar to death for the 2025 rape and murder of a four-year-old girl. The court described the act as a monstrous crime and observed that showing leniency would undermine public confidence in the justice system.

State vs Two Minors — Murder of Prajyot Kamble

Two minor friends allegedly murdered 17-year-old Prajyot Kamble to steal his gold chain, purportedly motivated by a need for funds for a birthday celebration and a motorcycle. Police have accused them of attempting to conceal the crime by following methods inspired by the film 'Drishyam'.

State vs Two Juveniles — Murder of 17-year-old in Thane

Two teenagers have been apprehended by the Thane police for the alleged murder of their 17-year-old classmate. The victim was allegedly killed to steal his gold chain, and his remains were recovered near Brahmand Phase 2 following his disappearance on September 24.

State vs Parvati Kishore Khaka and Singhasan Mukut Ekka

A Mumbai sessions court has sentenced Parvati Kishore Khaka, a caretaker, and her associate Singhasan Mukut Ekka to life imprisonment for the 2018 murder and robbery of Nanak and Daya Makhijani at their residence in Bandra, Mumbai.

Investigation into the murder of an unidentified man at Ulhasnagar Railway Station

Social activist and YouTuber Harish Gajwani was shot and attacked with sharp weapons at the Ulhasnagar railway station complex near Mumbai on 14 October 2026. Police arrested three suspects, including primary accused Avinash Naidu, who were remanded to police custody for 10 days on 15 October 2026 to facilitate the investigation.

State vs. Javed Sheikh Shahid Manyar

Javed Sheikh Shahid Manyar was arrested in Jalgaon on 15 October 2026 for the alleged murder of a 38-year-old woman in Nagpur. He allegedly killed the victim during a marriage dispute and attempted to burn the body with a room heater. As of 15 October 2026, he is in police custody.

State vs. Unidentified Accused (Husband and others) — Murder of an unidentified woman in Moshi

The Pimpri-Chinchwad police have registered a case regarding the murder of a woman aged 25-30 years in the Moshi area. Following the discovery of her body, which had been disfigured to prevent identification, four suspects including the victim's husband were arrested in connection with the crime, allegedly linked to a domestic dispute.

Central Bureau of Investigation vs Unknown — Disha Salian death case

Following a September 2026 Bombay High Court order, the Central Bureau of Investigation registered an FIR to probe the 2020 death of Disha Salian, previously closed as a suicide. The investigation, led by officer Seema Pahuja, includes allegations of murder and gang rape involving individuals such as Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea Chakraborty, and Dino Morea. As of 14 October 2026, counsel for the family has alleged that the case is part of a conspiracy linked to the death of Sushant Singh Rajput and the Aryan Khan drug probe.

State vs Sripad Vadar — Tarrannum Naik death case

Sripad Vadar was arrested on 12 October 2026 for the alleged murder of his 23-year-old girlfriend, Tarrannum Naik, near the Naikwadi waterfall in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Police allege Vadar pushed the victim into a deep gorge on 9 October 2026 following disputes regarding her arranged marriage and attempted to cover up the crime by filing a false missing person report. As of 13 October 2026, the case is under investigation.

State vs Padamsinh Patil and others — Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case

On 20 June 2026, a special CBI court in Mumbai acquitted former Maharashtra minister Padamsinh Patil and seven co-accused in the 2006 murder case of Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar and his driver due to insufficient evidence. Following this acquittal, both the CBI and the victim's family filed separate appeals in the Bombay High Court as of 13 October 2026 to challenge the verdict.

State vs Mukesh Kumbhakarna — murder of Rohini Kumbhakarna

Mukesh Kumbhakarna allegedly killed his wife, Rohini, following a dispute in Kannad town. The accused subsequently surrendered at a local police station and confessed to the crime.

State vs Walmik Karad and others — Santosh Deshmukh murder and extortion case

The CID has filed a chargesheet against eight individuals, including Walmik Karad, for the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh allegedly involving an organized extortion syndicate. As of 11 September 2026, the case is pending before the court, and the victim's brother has requested Karad's transfer from Beed jail following allegations of unauthorized communication and preferential treatment. Previous bail applications by the accused were rejected by the court as of 14 July 2026.

Lonavla Police Station vs Siya Goyal & Chetan Chaudhary — Murder of Ketan Agarwal

Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary are accused of murdering Ketan Agarwal at Lohagad Fort on 18 June 2026. After they were remanded to judicial custody on 3 July 2026, police arrested a third suspect, Ritesh Hinge, on 9 September 2026 for his alleged role in the conspiracy. The case is pending before a court.

State vs Accused — Rape-murder of 9-year-old child

An accused was charged with the rape and murder of a 9-year-old child. Pune Rural police filed a 700-page chargesheet after a thorough investigation by a Special Investigation Team.

State vs Twenty Persons — Murder case acquittal upheld

In the case of Nirmala Bai Devidas Chavhan versus State of Maharashtra, the Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of twenty individuals in a murder case on 4 August 2026. The Court determined that the prosecution's case was fatally undermined by unsealed forensic recoveries and identical, stereotyped eyewitness testimonies that suggested the witnesses were tutored.

State of Maharashtra vs Parents and Grandmother of deceased — Ahmednagar honor killing case

A Sessions Court in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, sentenced the parents and 80-year-old grandmother of a teenage girl to life imprisonment for her murder. The court convicted the trio on 4 August 2026 after rejecting their claim that the victim died by suicide due to evidence inconsistent with that defense.