Ex-Minister Padamsinh Patil, 7 others acquitted in 2006 murder of Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar (opens original article in a new tab)

Ex-Minister Padamsinh Patil and seven others were acquitted in the 2006 murder of Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar, as the court found the prosecution's evidence insufficient.

• Ex-Minister Padamsinh Patil and seven others were acquitted in the 2006 murder of Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar.
• The court found the prosecution's evidence, including the testimony of Parasmal Jain, insufficient to prove conspiracy.
• The case involved political and business rivalry, with Patil alleged to have orchestrated the murder.