Bombay HC questions police on omission of DCM's son in land case

The Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Maharashtra police to explain their decision to name only one director as an accused in a land transaction case, while omitting another director from the charge sheet. The case relates to a company that was found to have two directors during the course of investigation. Court documents indicate that one of the directors is Parth Pawar, son of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister. The bench has requested a detailed response from investigating officers regarding the basis for the selective naming of accused parties. The development raises questions about the investigative approach adopted by police in handling cases involving high-profile individuals and their family members. The High Court's intervention signals judicial scrutiny into potential disparities in the treatment of accused persons based on their influential connections. Police authorities are expected to file a comprehensive reply before the next hearing, detailing the investigative findings and the reasoning behind their prosecutorial decisions. The case has drawn attention to the handling of complex land transactions and the role of corporate entities in such dealings.