Gangster Palande Challenges Appointment of BJP Leader as Public Prosecutor

Gangster Vijay Palande moved court against the appointment of lawyer Ujjwal Nikam as special public prosecutor in his case, alleging the appointment was made with malicious intent to promote BJP. Palande claims Nikam's political affiliations compromise his ability to serve justice impartially.

In a significant legal move, gangster Vijay Palande has sought judicial intervention against the appointment of lawyer Ujjwal Nikam as special public prosecutor in his high-profile case. Palande alleges the decision was made with the intent to advance the BJP's political agenda.

Palande's plea contends that Nikam's identity and motives have markedly shifted, positioning him as a prominent BJP leader. Nikam's recent candidacy in the Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha constituency saw him defeated by Congress' Varsha Gaikwad, but he was soon re-appointed as the special public prosecutor in Palande's case.

The plea argues that Nikam's current political status jeopardizes impartial legal proceedings and may lead to biased convictions, thereby violating Palande's fundamental rights. The court is set to hear the matter next on June 28.