Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Pune Court Grants Bail to Ex-MLA, Wife in Contractor Suicide Case
A building contractor named Khalil Sheikh died by suicide on July 16 in Pune.
Before his death, he recorded a video and left a note alleging that he was cheated in business and threatened by some people.
His wife filed a complaint against several people, including a former MLA and his wife, for abetment of suicide.
The court granted anticipatory bail to the former MLA and his wife, stating they had no direct involvement, but rejected the bail plea of another accused named Balasaheb Shedge, who was allegedly involved in threatening Sheikh.
Khalil Sheikh, a building contractor, died by suicide on July 16 in Pune.
His wife filed a complaint against Ravindra Dhangekar, his wife, Balasaheb Shedge, and others for abetment of suicide.
Sheikh allegedly recorded a video and left a note claiming he was cheated and threatened.
The court granted anticipatory bail to the Dhangekar couple, citing no direct involvement.
The court rejected the bail plea of Balasaheb Shedge, who was allegedly involved in threatening Sheikh.
- Who
- Khalil Sheikh (deceased), Ravindra Dhangekar, Pratibha Dhangekar, Balasaheb Shedge, Raghunath Gowda, and eight others
- What
- Suicide of a building contractor and subsequent legal proceedings
- When
- July 16 (incident), July 23 (court decision)
- Where
- Gultekdi, Pune
- Why
- Allegations of financial distress and harassment leading to suicide
Defense Argument
Prosecution Argument
Involvement in the Case
Defense Argument
Ravindra Dhangekar and his wife had no direct business dealings with the deceased and were not mentioned in the suicide note.
Prosecution Argument
The accused, including Dhangekar and his wife, were named in the complaint for abetment of suicide and other offences.
Evidence and Threats
Defense Argument
The court noted that Pratibha Dhangekar had retired from the partnership firm linked to the construction business before the relevant time.
Prosecution Argument
The complaint alleged that Balasaheb Shedge threatened to kill Khalil Sheikh and seized his centring material, leading to sustained harassment.
- Date of Incident
- July 16
- Location
- Gultekdi, Pune
- Deceased
- Khalil Sheikh
- Accused
- Ravindra Dhangekar, Pratibha Dhangekar, Balasaheb Shedge, Raghunath Gowda, and eight others
- Charges
- Abetment of suicide and other offences
- Court Decision
- Anticipatory bail granted to Dhangekar couple; rejected for Shedge
- Bail Conditions
- Personal bond of Rs 25,000 each with one surety of the like amount
Sources
Building contractor suicide: Former MLA, wife get anticipatory bail; no relief for MNS leader
Contractor suicide: Ex-MLA, wife get anticipatory bail; no relief for MNS leader
Ravindra Dhangekar, wife get anticipatory bail in businessman suicide case
