Padamsingh Patil Cleared As Court Frees All 9 Accused

A special CBI court acquitted all 9 accused in the 2006 double murder of Pawanraje Nimbalkar and his driver, citing lack of evidence. Former NCP leader Padamsinh Patil, named as key conspirator, was cleared. The verdict ends a 2-decade legal battle in one of Maharashtra's most high-profile political murder cases, drawing families and supporters to court.