Overview
- Special Judge S. R. Navander called the prosecution’s approach lethargic, noting no advocate has appeared and charge-framing has been delayed.
- A CBI sub-inspector sought an adjournment, saying the appointment is under consideration, and the court warned it will pass necessary orders if no prosecutor is named by the next date.
- The hearing is listed for December 2 for arguments on charge in the corruption case under the Prevention of Corruption Act against Anil Deshmukh and aides Kundan Shinde and Sanjeev Palande.
- The CBI case is based on allegations by former police chief Param Bir Singh and dismissed officer Sachin Waze that funds were collected from bar and restaurant owners, reportedly around Rs 100 crore.
- A separate ED money-laundering case is ongoing, with Waze serving as a prosecution witness in the CBI matter while remaining an accused in the ED case.