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Summary:

The Bombay High Court has raised concerns about the integrity of a police investigation into a ₹300-crore land deal in Pune, questioning whether authorities are shielding the Deputy Chief Minister’s son, Parth Pawar. The case involves a disputed sale of “Mahar watan” land, allegedly bypassing government regulations and evading stamp duty. Businesswoman Sheetal Kisanchand Tejwani, implicated in the FIR, sought anticipatory bail, arguing her involvement was limited to power of attorney and that the matter is civil in nature. The application was withdrawn after the court signaled disinclination. The Opposition alleges the land’s true value exceeds ₹300 crore. While Deputy CM Ajit Pawar stated the transaction was cancelled and his son was unaware of the land’s status, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured that no one would be protected and action would be taken against those found guilty.

News Article:

Bombay High Court Questions Fairness in Pune Land Deal Probe

MUMBAI – December 11, 2025 – The Bombay High Court on Wednesday cast a shadow over the ongoing police investigation into a controversial ₹300-crore land transaction in Pune, raising concerns about potential bias towards the son of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

During a hearing for the anticipatory bail plea of businesswoman Sheetal Kisanchand Tejwani, Justice Madhav Jamdar questioned whether authorities were shielding Parth Pawar, a majority partner in Amadea Enterprises LLP, the company that purchased 40 acres of land in Mundhwa. “Is the police protecting the son of the Deputy Chief Minister and only investigating others?” Justice Jamdar asked.

The case centers on land categorized as “Mahar watan” property, the sale of which requires prior government approval. The FIR alleges that Amadea Enterprises LLP also evaded ₹21 crore in stamp duty. While an investigating committee implicated Parth Pawar’s cousin and Ms. Tejwani, Parth Pawar was not named in the report.

Ms. Tejwani, currently in police custody after being arrested on December 3, sought anticipatory bail, arguing that her involvement was limited to acting as a power of attorney holder and that the allegations are civil-revenue in nature. Citing “demonstrably incorrect assumptions regarding stamp duty and title”, she stated custodial interrogation was “wholly unnecessary”. She ultimately withdrew her plea after the court indicated it was unlikely to grant relief.

The Opposition has claimed the actual value of the land far exceeds ₹300 crore, prompting a political outcry. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has stated the transaction was cancelled and his son was unaware of the land’s status.

Responding to the controversy, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured reporters on Wednesday that the government would not protect anyone found guilty. “From the very beginning, the government’s stand is very clear to not protect anyone. Action will be taken against whomever is guilty,” he stated.

The investigation continues, with the spotlight now firmly on the independence and impartiality of the police inquiry.

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