Court Grants Bail in High-Profile Land Dispute Case

A Pune court granted bail to Manorama Khedkar, mother of former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar, in an attempt to murder case over a land dispute. The court imposed conditions including a Rs 50,000 bond and restrictions on contacting witnesses or leaving Pune. Manorama was arrested following a viral video.

A Pune court on Friday granted bail to Manorama Khedkar, the mother of former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar, in an ongoing attempt-to-murder case linked to a land dispute. The incident gained attention after a video surfaced showing Manorama brandishing a gun.

Additional Sessions Judge AN Mare approved her bail, requiring a personal bond of Rs 50,000 and sureties of the same amount. Advocate Sudhir Shah, representing Manorama, outlined the conditions set by the court, including a prohibition on contacting witnesses and cooperating fully with the investigation.

The judge's order explicitly banned the accused from entering the jurisdiction of Pune's Paud police station until the investigation concludes. The case has drawn significant attention, especially due to allegations related to Puja Khedkar's civil service selection.

(With inputs from agencies.)