Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Warrant Issued for Author Vishwas Patil by Inquiry Commission
The Koregaon Bhima Commission, investigating a past violent incident, has issued an order for author Vishwas Patil to appear.
Patil, author of a book called “Sambhaji,” didn't attend a hearing citing health reasons.
The commission is looking into the book because it contains debated information about the final ceremony of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
The case connects to a dispute over a village, where opposing views exist about the burial place of the king.
The warrant mandates Patil's presence before the commission to address the content in his book.
Patil, is also going to be the president of an upcoming literary event.
The Koregaon Bhima Commission of Inquiry issued a warrant against author Vishwas Patil.
The warrant was issued because Patil did not appear before the commission.
Patil's book "Sambhaji" is the subject of inquiry, specifically its content about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
The commission is investigating the causes of the 2018 Koregaon Bhima violence.
Patil will be the president of the 99th All India Marathi Literary Meet.
- Who
- Vishwas Patil, author and ex-IAS officer
- What
- A warrant was issued against Patil due to his failure to appear before the Koregaon Bhima Commission of Inquiry.
- When
- October 27, 2024
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Patil's book "Sambhaji" includes disputed information related to the last rites of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj which the commission is investigating.
- Subject
- Vishwas Patil
- Inquiry
- Koregaon Bhima Commission of Inquiry
- Reason for Warrant
- Failure to appear before the commission
- Commission Focus
- Investigating 2018 Koregaon Bhima violence causes
- Patil's Book
- “Sambhaji”
- Upcoming Literary Meet
- Patil to preside over the 99th All India Marathi Literary Meet in January 2026