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CBI to challenge Nimbalkar murder acquittal in Bombay High Court
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🗓 21 Jun 2026, 06:02 AM
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is set to appeal the acquittal of the accused in the Pawanraje Nimbalkar double murder case in the Bombay High Court, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will file an appeal in the Bombay High Court challenging the acquittal of individuals in the Pawanraje Nimbalkar double murder case. This decision follows discussions involving Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
According to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the CBI to contest the acquittal verdict. The Home Minister conveyed these instructions to the agency, indicating a strong stance from the central government on pursuing the case further.
The development signifies the government's intent to seek justice in the high-profile double murder case, with the CBI expected to present its arguments and evidence before the High Court.
According to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the CBI to contest the acquittal verdict. The Home Minister conveyed these instructions to the agency, indicating a strong stance from the central government on pursuing the case further.
The development signifies the government's intent to seek justice in the high-profile double murder case, with the CBI expected to present its arguments and evidence before the High Court.