The Bombay High Court on October 1 questioned the investigation into a disputed government-land purchase at Mundhwa in Pune. Maharashtra’s police chief has ordered further investigation and promised personal oversight, the court was told, according to LiveLaw.
Justice Madhav Jamdar questioned the treatment of Parth Pawar’s reported 99 per cent stake in the purchasing firm, when a one-per-cent shareholder had been made an accused. LawFinder also reported these oral questions and the State’s assurance of a more detailed inquiry.
The hearing concerned tehsildar Suryakant Yewale’s anticipatory-bail plea. Accused of misusing his position in the transaction, he denies involvement and says he was falsely implicated. LawFinder reported that he received pre-arrest bail. The questions about the investigation do not establish Pawar’s guilt, and no final ruling on the alleged land-transfer irregularities is claimed here.