Overview

• The Mumbai special court for MP/MLA cases recorded Rohit Pawar’s appearance and released him on a personal bond.
• The judge noted prima facie evidence of Pawar’s involvement in the alleged fraudulent acquisition of a sugar mill.
• The ED’s supplementary chargesheet names Pawar, Baramati Agro Pvt Ltd, and businessman Rajendra Ingwale in the case.
• Investigators allege the 2012 Kannad sugar mill auction was rigged and undervalued, citing a reserve of ₹51.06 crore later revalued at ₹75 crore and a pre‑planned bid with Hi‑Tech Engineering.
• The EOW’s 2024 closure report that gave Pawar and Ajit Pawar a clean chit remains undecided by the court, with the next hearing listed for October 8.