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Ajit Pawar and Family Cleared of Benami Property Allegations: Rs 1000 Crore Worth of Assets Released
Update / Judgement Date
09 Dec 2024
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Team — WCP Legal Desk
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Ajit Pawar, a prominent politician, and his family have been cleared of allegations regarding benami property ownership. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had previously seized assets worth over Rs 1000 crore, suspecting that they were acquired through illegal means. After an extensive investigation, the allegations were found to be baseless, leading to the release of the assets. The ED concluded that the properties were not benami, and there was no evidence of money laundering. The development comes as a major relief to Pawar and his family, as the case against them was politically charged. This verdict may have significant implications for the political landscape and the handling of similar cases in the future.