Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Court Allows Bandu Andekar Gang Members to Contest Pune Elections
A court in Pune has allowed three people, who are accused in a murder case, to run in the city's upcoming elections.
These people are Bandu Andekar, his sister Lakshmi Andekar, and Sonali Andekar, the wife of a former city official.
The court said that contesting elections is a right for all citizens, and there is no law stopping these accused from participating.
However, if they need help with things like filing papers, the court said they can ask for police assistance.
This decision has started discussions in political circles before the elections.
Special MCOCA court in Pune allowed three accused in the Ayush Komkar murder case to contest PMC elections.
The accused are Bandu Andekar, Lakshmi Andekar, and Sonali Andekar, all currently in judicial custody.
The court clarified that contesting elections is a constitutional right and no special permission is needed for filing nominations.
The court allowed the accused to apply for a police escort if required for completing election procedures.
The decision has sparked discussions in political circles ahead of the PMC elections.
- Who
- Bandu Andekar, Lakshmi Andekar, Sonali Andekar
- What
- Court permission to contest Pune Municipal Corporation elections
- When
- Upcoming PMC elections
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- Constitutional right to contest elections, no legal restriction preventing participation
- Accused Individuals
- Bandu Andekar, Lakshmi Andekar, Sonali Andekar
- Court
- Special MCOCA court in Pune
- Case
- Ayush Komkar murder case
- Election
- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections
- Legal Basis
- Representation of the People Act
- Current Status
- In judicial custody under MCOCA proceedings
- Advocate
- Mithun Chavan
