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Bombay High Court Seeks Reply In Pune Government Land Case
The Bombay High Court is examining a case about 40 acres of government land in Pune.
The land was allegedly sold to a company called Ameida Enterprises LLP.
The company has two listed directors, Digvijay Patil and Parth Pawar.
A Pune official, Suryakant Yewale, is accused of helping the transaction.
Yewale says he did nothing wrong and wants protection from arrest.
His lawyers say the investigation treated the two directors differently.
The prosecutor says Yewale was involved in the alleged offence.
The court has asked police officials to explain the investigation before hearing the case again.
The Bombay High Court sought replies on allegations of a selective investigation into the alleged sale of 40 acres of government land in Pune.
The case involves Ameida Enterprises LLP, whose directors are identified as Digvijay Patil and Parth Pawar.
Pune Tehsildar Suryakant Yewale is seeking anticipatory bail and denies involvement in the alleged offence.
Yewale’s lawyers alleged that Digvijay Patil was accused while Parth Pawar was not named because of his influence.
The court directed the Maharashtra Director General of Police and the investigating officer to respond by the next hearing on September 28.
- Who
- The Bombay High Court, Pune Tehsildar Suryakant Yewale, the Maharashtra Director General of Police, the investigating officer, and directors Digvijay Patil and Parth Pawar.
- What
- The court sought replies over allegations of a selective investigation into the alleged sale of 40 acres of government land.
- Where
- The alleged land transaction concerns Pune, Maharashtra, and the matter is being heard by the Bombay High Court.
- When
- The directions were issued on September 9, 2026; the next hearing is scheduled for September 28.
- Why
- The court is examining claims that Digvijay Patil was accused while Parth Pawar was not named in the case.
Defense And Selective-Probe Allegation
Prosecution’s Position
Suryakant Yewale’s involvement
Defense And Selective-Probe Allegation
Yewale’s lawyers said he was not involved in the alleged offence, denied any role, and claimed he was falsely implicated.
Prosecution’s Position
The public prosecutor opposed anticipatory bail and maintained that Yewale was involved in the offence.
Treatment of company directors
Defense And Selective-Probe Allegation
Yewale’s advocate argued that Digvijay Patil was made an accused while Parth Pawar was not, alleging that Pawar was spared because he was highly influential.
Prosecution’s Position
The reported court proceedings record the allegation but do not state the investigating authorities’ explanation; the court sought replies from the Maharashtra Director General of Police and the investigating officer.
Key facts
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Judge
- Justice Madhav Jamdar
- Land involved
- 40 acres of alleged government land in Pune
- Company
- M/s Ameida Enterprises LLP
- Company directors
- Digvijay Patil and Parth Pawar
- Bail applicant
- Pune Tehsildar Suryakant Yewale
- Next hearing
- September 28
Sources
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