Ex-Minister Khadse Faces Charges in Bhosari Land Case

A special court has refused to discharge former Maharashtra minister Eknath Khadse and his family in the Bhosari land grab case, citing dishonest intention for private gain. Charges will be framed against Khadse, his wife, and son-in-law under the Indian Penal Code and Prevention of Corruption Act.

A special court has denied the discharge request of former Maharashtra minister Eknath Khadse and his family in the Bhosari land grab case. The ruling highlighted their 'dishonest intention' to leverage public exchequer losses for private benefit.

The court, specializing in Prevention of Corruption Act cases, announced that charges would be framed against Khadse, his wife Mandakini, and son-in-law Girish Chaudhari. Judge Satyanarayan Navander indicated that Khadse exploited his revenue minister position for personal advantage. Substantial evidence justifies the case proceeding to charge framing, according to legal provisions.

The legal proceedings are scheduled for December 18, requiring the accused's presence. The court's order outlined Khadse's misuse of ministerial powers to benefit his family financially. The accused are alleged to have orchestrated a land sale in Bhosari, near Pune, for significant compensation from future government acquisition, thus misleading authorities for unlawful financial gain.

(With inputs from agencies.)