Mumbai Court Acquits Former Minister Padamsinh Patil and Others in 2006 Nimbalkar Murder Case
A special CBI court in Mumbai acquitted former Maharashtra Home Minister Padamsinh Patil and eight others in the 2006 murder case of Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar and his driver Samad Kazi, citing insufficient evidence. The court questioned the reliability of the key witness, an accused-turned-approver, and found the prosecution failed to establish a conspiracy beyond reasonable doubt. The case, marked by political rivalry allegations, spanned nearly two decades, with the CBI planning to appeal the verdict.