Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Six Accused in Govind Pansare Murder Case

The court cited prolonged incarceration and concerns over delayed witness statements as key factors in its decision.

Govind Pansare, a CPI leader and rationalist, was fatally shot in Kolhapur in February 2015, with his wife surviving the attack.
The six accused granted bail had been in custody since 2019, with the court highlighting the slow progress of the trial and lack of corroborative evidence.
The prosecution's reliance on a witness statement recorded over three and a half years after the incident was questioned by the court.
Two alleged shooters in the case remain absconding, while trials against the 10 arrested accused are ongoing.
The case, initially handled by local police, was transferred to the ATS in 2022 after criticism over investigative delays.