Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Court Rejects Audio Recording in Nimbalkar Murder Case
A court is currently holding the final stage of a trial about the murder of Pawanraje Nimbalkar.
The lawyer for the person accused of the murder asked if they could record the audio of the court proceedings, but the judge said no.
The judge explained that the law does not allow private audio recordings of court proceedings.
The court also mentioned that it's aware of past instances where recordings might have been made without permission and made it clear that such recordings cannot be used.
If anyone uses recordings made in this way the court will take action.
The court rejected a plea to record final arguments in the Nimbalkar murder case.
The defense lawyer sought audio recording permission for compilation.
The court stated neither the Criminal Manual nor the Code of Criminal Procedure provide for private recording.
The court noted past unauthorized recordings.
The court warned against the use of such recordings.
- Who
- The court and defense lawyer.
- What
- The court denied a request to audio record final arguments.
- When
- During the final arguments.
- Where
- Special MP and MLA court.
- Why
- The court cited the lack of rules permitting private audio recording.
Defense
Court
Audio Recording
Defense
Requested to record final arguments to help compile arguments.
Court
Denied the request, citing legal restrictions and potential misuse.
- Case
- Pawanraje Nimbalkar Murder
- Court
- Special MP-MLA Court
- Ruling
- Rejected audio recording plea
- Defendant
- Dr. Padmasinh Bajirao Patil
- Trial Stage
- Final Arguments
- Incident Location
- Mumbai-Pune Expressway
