Archive · 22 May 2025
Two Acquitted in Thane Contractor Murder Due to Lack of Evidence
In Thane, India, two men were found not guilty of murdering a building contractor.
The case was about a family property dispute.
The men were accused of killing Rakesh Manik Patil, the son of a former politician.
The court decided there wasn't enough proof to convict them.
The body of the contractor was never found, and important evidence was missing or unclear.
CCTV footage wasn't properly verified, and witness stories didn't match.
Because of these problems, the court couldn't be sure the men were guilty, so they were set free after being in custody since 2020.
Two men were acquitted in the murder case of a building contractor.
The alleged murder took place in Thane on September 20, 2020.
The accused were charged with murder over a family property dispute.
The prosecution claimed the victim's body was disposed of in Vashi creek.
The court cited lack of evidence, the missing body, and inconclusive forensic reports in the ruling.
- Who
- Gaurav Rajesh Singh and Sachin Sarjerao Patil were acquitted.
- What
- Two men were acquitted of murdering a building contractor.
- When
- The acquittal occurred on Tuesday, following an alleged murder on September 20, 2020.
- Where
- The court case took place in Thane, India.
- Why
- Due to insufficient evidence, including the absence of the victim's body and unclear forensic data.
- Victim
- Rakesh Manik Patil
- Accused
- Gaurav Rajesh Singh (27) and Sachin Sarjerao Patil (25)
- Alleged Murder Date
- September 20, 2020
- Location of Alleged Murder
- Vijay Garden, Thane
- Charges
- IPC Sections 302, 201, and 34, and Section 3(25) of the Arms Act
- Motive
- Family property dispute
- Body Disposal Location (Alleged)
- Vashi creek