A special CBI court has acquitted former MP Padamsinh Patil and seven others in the 2006 murder of Congress leader Pavanraje Nimbalkar and his driver. The court found the prosecution failed to prove charges beyond reasonable doubt, citing insufficient evidence and inconsistencies in the approver's testimony. The CBI had alleged Patil orchestrated the killings due to political and business rivalry.

The Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case, involving political rivalry, has seen a 15-year trial and awaits its verdict.

MUMBAI: A special court on Saturday acquitted 8 accused including deputy CM Sunetra Pawar’s brother Padamsinh Patil in the 2006 murders of Congress leader Pavanraje Nimbalkar and…