Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Court Orders Charges Against Eknath Khadse in Land Grab Case
A court in Mumbai has decided to charge Eknath Khadse, a former minister in Maharashtra, along with his wife and son-in-law, for a land grab case.
The court said that Khadse used his position as revenue minister to get a piece of land for much less than its actual price.
The land was supposed to be bought by the government, but the family tried to get a big compensation from the government.
The court said that the family tried to cheat the government to get money they were not supposed to.
The next hearing is on December 18, and all three will have to be present.
Special court refused to discharge Eknath Khadse and his kin in the Bhosari land grab case.
Court noted 'dishonest intention' to cause loss to the public exchequer for private gains.
Charges to be framed under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Khadse, as revenue minister, allegedly misused his position to facilitate the purchase of government land.
Family purchased land for Rs 3.75 crore, allegedly undervalued at Rs 31.01 crore.
- Who
- Eknath Khadse, his wife Mandakini Khadse, and their son-in-law Girish Chaudhari
- What
- Court ordered framing of charges in a land grab case
- When
- Order passed on December 3, next hearing on December 18
- Where
- Bhosari, Pune
- Why
- Allegations of misuse of position as revenue minister for financial gain
- Accused Individuals
- Eknath Khadse, Mandakini Khadse, Girish Chaudhari
- Case Type
- Land Grab
- Location
- Bhosari, Pune
- Alleged Crime
- Misuse of Position for Financial Gain
- Court Order Date
- December 3
- Next Hearing Date
- December 18
- Alleged Land Purchase Price
- Rs 3.75 crore
- Actual Land Price
- Rs 31.01 crore
