Santosh Deshmukh Case Arguments For Walmik Karad Release Will Be Held On June 17

At the conclusion of today's proceedings, Dhananjay Deshmukh, brother of the deceased, and other family members spoke emotionally to the media, reaffirming their unwavering pursuit of justice.

"We Will Fight Till the End," Says Deshmukh Family

“Our family and the entire village are waiting for justice. The defense continues to file applications for acquittal, but we remain firm in our stand,” said Dhananjay Deshmukh. “We have complete faith in the judicial system. Destiny does not spare anyone—those who wronged us will be punished.”

He further added, “Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam is presenting an objective and strong case, so we are exercising patience as the legal process unfolds.”

Hearing on Property Seizure and MCOCA Charges Set for June 17

Government lawyer Ujjwal Nikam confirmed that the state had earlier issued orders to seize both movable and immovable properties of the accused, Valmik Karad. In response, Karad’s legal team filed a counter-application, which will also be heard during the next session on June 17.

Advocate Kolhe is expected to represent the government in the upcoming hearing.

The June 17 hearing is also expected to be decisive in determining whether charges under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) will be framed against Karad or whether the court will move toward acquittal. The prosecution has requested that the court hear both the MCOCA-related application and the property seizure case together, whereas the defense has objected, demanding that MCOCA charges be dropped first before any further proceedings.

As the case progresses, the outcome of the upcoming hearing could significantly shape the direction of the trial, which has already seen mounting public interest and emotional appeals from the victim's family.