Archive · 26 Nov 2025
Judge's Fan Moment with Writer Vishwas Patil
Vishwas Patil is a famous writer and former government officer.
Once, a judge kept asking him to come to court for a case.
Patil sent his lawyer first, but the judge wanted him to come in person.
When Patil finally went to court, the judge asked him about his next novel.
After the court proceedings, the judge shared his home-cooked lunch with Patil.
It turned out the judge was a big fan of Patil's books and just wanted to meet him.
Patil will soon be the president of a big Marathi literature conference.
Vishwas Patil, a renowned Marathi writer and retired IAS officer, was repeatedly summoned by a judge for personal appearance in court.
The judge was a fan of Patil's literary works and wanted to confirm his signature and ask about his next novel.
Patil initially sent his counsel but finally appeared in person when the court threatened to issue a warrant.
After the court proceedings, the judge shared home-cooked lunch with Patil in his chamber.
Patil will serve as the President of the 99th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in January 2026.
- Who
- Vishwas Patil, a prominent Marathi writer and retired IAS officer
- What
- A judge repeatedly summoned Patil for personal appearance in court, leading to a unique interaction and lunch together
- When
- During Patil's tenure as Sub Divisional Officer at Thane and later as CEO in Raigad
- Where
- Kalyan court, Thane district
- Why
- The judge was a fan of Patil's literary works and wanted to meet him
- Writer
- Vishwas Patil
- Occupation
- Retired IAS Officer and Marathi Writer
- Notable Works
- Panipat, Zadazadati, Mahanayak, Sambhaji
- Event
- Personal appearance in court
- Location
- Kalyan court, Thane district
- Outcome
- Lunch with the judge
- Future Role
- President of 99th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan (2026)