Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Court Grants Cardiologist Anticipatory Bail in Ex-Deputy CM Pension Dispute
A famous doctor named Dr. Pathak is in a disagreement with the son of a politician who passed away.
The son says Dr. Pathak is getting a pension that she shouldn't be getting, like she's the politician's wife, and that she might have faked some papers.
Dr. Pathak is old and a well-respected doctor.
The court said that this argument is more about rules and money, not a crime.
Because she's elderly and has always helped the police, the court decided she doesn't need to be arrested.
They gave her permission to not be taken to jail while the investigation continues, ensuring everything can be sorted out fairly.
Cardiologist Dr Lekha Pathak was granted anticipatory bail in a pension dispute case.
The dispute involves the pension of the late former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ramrao Adik.
The late politician's son alleged Dr. Pathak is receiving pension fraudulently, claiming she is not the legally wedded wife.
The court deemed the matter primarily a civil dispute, citing no evidence of criminal intent from Dr. Pathak.
The judge considered Dr. Pathak's age, health, reputation, and cooperation in granting the bail.
- Who
- Dr Lekha Pathak, a 79-year-old cardiologist, and the son of late Maharashtra Deputy CM Ramrao Adik
- What
- A dispute over pension entitlement, with allegations of forged documents and receiving a pension not legally due.
- When
- Anticipatory bail granted last week, order made available on Thursday.
- Where
- Sessions court
- Why
- The court granted bail, stating the dispute is primarily civil in nature and Dr. Pathak has no criminal intent.
- Accused
- Dr Lekha Pathak (79-year-old cardiologist)
- Dispute
- Pension of former Maharashtra Deputy CM late Ramrao Adik
- Filing Party
- Son of late Ramrao Adik
- Allegation
- Receiving pension meant for widow of former MLA, document forgery
- Court Ruling
- Anticipatory bail granted, dispute is of civil nature
- Judge
- Additional Sessions Judge Avinash Kulkarni