Govind Pansare murder: Witness depositions to conclude in 9 months, court told
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Govind Pansare murder: Witness depositions to conclude in 9 months, court told

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Monday was told that the deposition of witnesses in the murder case of communist leader and activist Govind Pansare would be completed within the next nine months. The statement was made by Additional Public Prosecutor Veera Shinde before a bench comprising Justice Anil Kilor while opposing the bail applications of seven accused. Meanwhile, Shinde contended that the deaths of activist Narendra Dabholkar, Govind Pansare, scholar MM Kalburgi, and journalist Gauri Lankesh were interconnected, and the murder spree stopped only after all the accused were arrested in the Nalasopara Arms Haul case. After hearing both sides, the bench reserved its order on the bail applications of seven accused--Virendrasinh Tawade, Sachin Andure, Amit Degvekar, Ganesh Miskin, Amit Baddi, Bharat Kurane, and Vasudev Suryavanshi.

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SC to hear Nithari killings pleas against Koli's acquittal on March 25
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4 days, 20 hours ago

SC to hear Nithari killings pleas against Koli's acquittal on March 25

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday posted for hearing on March 25, a batch of pleas against the acquittal of Surendra Koli, accused in the 2005-06 Noida Nithari killings. A series of appeals against Surendra Koli's acquittal in the 2005–06 Noida Nithari killings were scheduled for consideration by the Supreme Court on Monday, March 25. In 2024, the top court agreed …

Will Not Monitor Trial In Govind Pansare Murder Case: Says Bombay High Court, Orders Daily Hearing In The Matter
1 week, 2 days ago

Will Not Monitor Trial In Govind Pansare Murder Case: Says Bombay High Court, Orders Daily Hearing In The Matter

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday said it will not continue to monitor the trial in the murder case of communist party of India leader Govind Pansare, who was allegedly shot down by right-wing extremists in August 2013. However after taking into account the submissions, we expedite the trial and hearing in the case is ordered to be conducted on …

Bombay High Court ends monitoring activist Govind Pansare murder probe
1 week, 2 days ago

Bombay High Court ends monitoring activist Govind Pansare murder probe

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday ended its monitoring of the investigation into the 2015 murder of activist Govind Pansare, observing that its oversight was no longer necessary. A bench of Justices AS Gadkari and Kamal Khata made the decision, noting that while two accused individuals remain absconding, their apprehension does not justify continued court involvement. Additionally, the High Court …

Govind Pansare murder: Witness depositions to conclude in 9 months, court told
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Govind Pansare murder: Witness depositions to conclude in 9 months, court told

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Monday was told that the deposition of witnesses in the murder case of communist leader and activist Govind Pansare would be completed within the next nine months. The statement was made by Additional Public Prosecutor Veera Shinde before a bench comprising Justice Anil Kilor while opposing the bail applications of seven accused. Meanwhile, Shinde contended …

No further probe needed in Govind Pansare murder case: Bombay High Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No further probe needed in Govind Pansare murder case: Bombay High Court

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday suggested that there was no further need for investigation in the 2015 Govind Pansare murder case. The court noted that the investigating agency has stated multiple times that it has examined the case thoroughly, leading the bench to consider closing the petition by the Pansare family, which requested a transfer of the case. Advocate …

Special court sentences two to life imprisonment, acquits three in Dabholkar murder case
8 months ago

Special court sentences two to life imprisonment, acquits three in Dabholkar murder case

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: A Pune sessions court on Friday convicted two and acquitted three accused persons in the 11-year-old murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar. The remaining three accused persons — Dr Virendrasinh Tawade, Sanjeev Punalekar and his aide Vikram Bhave — were acquitted for insufficient evidence against them. In June 2016, the CBI arrested ENT surgeon Dr. Virendrasinh Tawde, who was linked …

Family lawyer claims comrade Govind Pansare was killed because of his book on Shivaji
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Family lawyer claims comrade Govind Pansare was killed because of his book on Shivaji

India Today  

On the eve of the 9th anniversary of the fatal shooting of comrade Govind Pansare, an advocate representing his family told the Bombay High Court that he was targeted because he authored the book "Shivaji Kon Hota". Referring to the 70-page book published in 2000, Advocate Abhay Nevagi, representing the Pansare family, stated on Thursday, "The only reason why he …

Govind Pansare murder: Court dismisses Maharashtra government's plea against accused
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Govind Pansare murder: Court dismisses Maharashtra government's plea against accused

India Today  

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Maharashtra government seeking the cancellation of bail granted to Samir Gaikwad, an accused in the murder case of rationalist Govind Pansare. While dismissing the petition filed by the state government, a bench headed by Justice Anuja Prabhudessai observed that Gaikwad had not violated any conditions imposed on him by …

Govind Pansare murder accused Sachin Andure seeks bail from Bombay High Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Govind Pansare murder accused Sachin Andure seeks bail from Bombay High Court

India Today  

Sachin Andure, one of the accused in the Comrade Govind Pansare murder case, has filed a bail plea with the Bombay High Court. READ | Kolhapur court frames charges against 10 accused in Comrade Govind Pansare murder case On February 16, 2015, Pansare and his wife Uma were returning home from their morning walk in the Samrat Nagar area of …

Maha govt withdraws plea on cancellation of bail for Pansare murder accused in Bombay HC
1 year, 9 months ago

Maha govt withdraws plea on cancellation of bail for Pansare murder accused in Bombay HC

India Today  

In view of additional evidence found by investigators in the comrade Govind Pansare murder case, the Maharashtra government will file a fresh application before the trial court in Kolhapur, seeking cancellation of bail for prime accused Virendra Tawade, Chief Public Prosecutor Aruna Pai told the Bombay high court on Tuesday. The state decided to withdraw its application from the high …

Maha police says there is fresh material against Tawade in Pansare murder case
1 year, 11 months ago

Maha police says there is fresh material against Tawade in Pansare murder case

India Today  

The Maharashtra police has told the Bombay High Court that it has got some "fresh material" against Dr Virendrasinh Tawade, an accused in the Comrade Govind Pansare murder case, and so they need time to decide their next course of legal action. READ | Bombay High Court to continue monitoring probe into Govind Pansare murder case Additional Public Prosecutor Prajakta …

Bombay High Court to continue monitoring probe into Govind Pansare murder case
1 year, 11 months ago

Bombay High Court to continue monitoring probe into Govind Pansare murder case

India Today  

The Bombay High Court has said it will continue monitoring the investigation pertaining to the Comrade Govind Pansare murder case. The bench was hearing a petition filed by three accused in the case, through Advocate Subhash Jha, opposing the continuous monitoring of the investigation. READ | Kolhapur court frames charges against 10 accused in Comrade Govind Pansare murder case The …

Bombay HC raps Maha govt for prosecution's laxity in Pansare murder accused's bail cancellation case
2 years, 3 months ago

Bombay HC raps Maha govt for prosecution's laxity in Pansare murder accused's bail cancellation case

India Today  

Coming down hard on the Maharashtra government for delaying the hearing of their own plea against an accused in comrade Govind Pansare's murder case, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday said the state should have shown some urgency. The bench of Justice SV Kotwal was hearing a plea filed by the Maharastra government against Virendra Tawde who was arrested in …

Govind Pansare murder probe transferred to Maha Anti Terrorism Squad
2 years, 5 months ago

Govind Pansare murder probe transferred to Maha Anti Terrorism Squad

India Today  

Bombay High Court has said that it is transferring the investigation in the Comrade Govind Pansare murder case to the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad but it also said that it wanted some officers of the CID Special Investigation Team to be part of this new team “for continuity.” During the last hearing, senior lawyer Ashok Mundargi appearing for CID SIT …

Bombay HC asks Maharashtra govt to take decision on transfer of Govind Pansare murder case
2 years, 5 months ago

Bombay HC asks Maharashtra govt to take decision on transfer of Govind Pansare murder case

India Today  

Bombay High Court has said that the Maharashtra government should take a decision on the request made by the family of comrade Govind Pansare to transfer the case to Anti Terrorism Squad. During the hearing on Thursday, Special Public Prosecutor Ashok Mundargi, representing the Special investigation team which is investigating the Pansare murder case, sought time. We understand today, but …

"This Can't Go On Endlessly, We Need A Decision": Bombay HC Seeks Govt's Stand On Transfer Of Govind Pansare Murder Investigation To Maharashtra ATS
2 years, 5 months ago

"This Can't Go On Endlessly, We Need A Decision": Bombay HC Seeks Govt's Stand On Transfer Of Govind Pansare Murder Investigation To Maharashtra ATS

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thuraday urged the Maharashtra government to expeditiously respond to a plea seeking transfer of murder investigation of slain communist leader Govind Pansare to the Maharashtra ATS from the SIT. The connection between the murders of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, Professor Kalburgi, Pansare and Gauri Lankesh were made by the Maharashtra ATS while investigating the 2019 Nalla …

Govind Pansare's Murder : Daughter Moves Bombay High Court Seeking Transfer Of Probe From SIT To Maharashtra ATS
2 years, 6 months ago

Govind Pansare's Murder : Daughter Moves Bombay High Court Seeking Transfer Of Probe From SIT To Maharashtra ATS

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday asked the Maharashtra Government to respond to an application to transfer slain communist leader Govind Pansare's murder investigation to the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad from the State SIT to find the real mastermind behind the murders. The connection between the murders of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, Professor Kalburgi, Pansare and Gauri Lankesh were made by the …

Bombay HC asks Maharashtra CID for status report on Govind Pansare murder case
2 years, 6 months ago

Bombay HC asks Maharashtra CID for status report on Govind Pansare murder case

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday directed the Maharashtra police's Criminal Investigation Department to submit a report with the progress made between 2020 till date, in its probe into the killing of comrade Govind Pansare in 2015. During the hearing, advocate Abhay Nevagi representing the family members told the court that the state police were yet to make any headway …

7 years since Govind Pansare was shot, trial still not begun
2 years, 10 months ago

7 years since Govind Pansare was shot, trial still not begun

The Hindu  

It has been seven years since rationalist and anti-superstition activist Govind Pansare was shot but the trial has still not begun. Special Public Prosecutor Harshad Nimbalkar said, “The trial court at Kolhapur has still not framed charges against the accused. The next date is now February 23.” ‘Pace is very unsatisfactory’ Talking to The Hindu, Pansare’s daughter-in-law Megha Pansare said, …

[Dabholkar- Pansare Murders]: We Are Ready To Begin The Trial : CBI, SIT Tell Bombay High Court
3 years, 9 months ago

[Dabholkar- Pansare Murders]: We Are Ready To Begin The Trial : CBI, SIT Tell Bombay High Court

Live Law  

After being pulled up by the Bombay High Court, the Central Bureau of Investigation and Maharashtra Police's Special Investigations Team probing the murders of anti- superstition crusader Narendra Dabholkar and leftist leader Govind Pansare, respectively, on Tuesday said they are ready to start the trials. Following a statement by advocate Abhay Nevagi representing Dabholkar's and Pansare's families' that the case …

'Disturbed That Investigation Is Not Even Complete' : Bombay HC To CBI, SIT On Dhabolkar-Pansare Murder Cases
3 years, 9 months ago

'Disturbed That Investigation Is Not Even Complete' : Bombay HC To CBI, SIT On Dhabolkar-Pansare Murder Cases

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation and the State Special Investigation Team when will they complete their probe into the murders of communist leader, Govind Pansare and anti-superstition crusader Narendra Dabholkar, respectively. A division bench of Justices JJ Shinde and Manish Pitale asked for status reports after it was informed that the trial in journalist …

HC raps CBI, CID over trial delay in Dabholkar, Pansare cases
4 years, 10 months ago

HC raps CBI, CID over trial delay in Dabholkar, Pansare cases

India TV News  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday expressed concern over the delay in commencement of trial in the cases of killing of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar and activist Govind Pansare, and said there should not be a "failure" in delivery of justice. A division bench of Justices S C Dharmadhikari and R I Chagla said it has been seven years since Dabholkar …

3 arrested in Govind Pansare murder were involved in murders of Dabholkar, Gauri Lankesh and Kalburgi
5 years, 4 months ago

3 arrested in Govind Pansare murder were involved in murders of Dabholkar, Gauri Lankesh and Kalburgi

India Today  

The Special Investigation Team of Maharashtra Police on Friday arrested three persons in connection with the murder of communist leader Govind Pansare in 2015. On the other hand, Ganesh Mishkin and Amit Baddi were involved in murders of journalist Gauri Lankesh and Karnataka scholar MM Kalburgi. It was only after Karnataka SIT probe into Gauri Lankesh's murder that the complete …

Maharashtra Police nabs suspect in Pansare, Lankesh killings
5 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra Police nabs suspect in Pansare, Lankesh killings

The Quint  

Kolhapur, June 11 The Maharashtra Police on Tuesday arrested right-wing activist Sharad B. Kalaksar in connection with the killings of Communist leader Govind Pansare and journalist Gauri Lankesh, officials said. A Special Investigation Team of Kolhapur Police took custody of Kalaksar from the National Investigation Agency early morning, and produced him before Kasbah-Bavda Court Judicial Magistrate S.S. Raul who sent …

Need A Trained Dedicated Team To Probe Dabholkar-Pansare Murders: Bombay HC Tells CBI, SIT
5 years, 11 months ago

Need A Trained Dedicated Team To Probe Dabholkar-Pansare Murders: Bombay HC Tells CBI, SIT

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday continued to question the investigating agencies conducting the probe in the murders of both rationalist Narendra Dabholkar and CPI leader Govind Pansare.A division bench of Justice SC Dharmadhikari and Justice MS Karnik observed that both the CBI and SIT were relying on the information given by the accused in Gauri Lankesh case arrested by …

Dabholkar-Pansare Murder: Do Not Create The Impression That CBI Has Lost Interest In The Case, Bombay HC Tells CBI [Read Order]
6 years ago

Dabholkar-Pansare Murder: Do Not Create The Impression That CBI Has Lost Interest In The Case, Bombay HC Tells CBI [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court has told the Central Bureau of Investigation probing the murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar that an impression should not go to the public that the central agency has lost interest in the case.It also questioned the CBI as well as the Special Investigation Team investigating the murder of CPI member Govind Pansare that whether they were …

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