A Pune court on Friday decided to reserve its order on the bail application filed by Sheetal Tejwani, the power of attorney (PoA) holder at the centre of a high-value government land deal case in Mundhwa. Judicial Magistrate First Class AC Bagal will likely pronounce the order on Saturday after hearing arguments from both the defence and the prosecution.
The Core Allegations: A Rs 300 Crore Deal on Leased Land
The case, registered with Khadak police, revolves around the alleged illegal sale of prime government land. According to the police, Sheetal Tejwani, acting as the PoA holder for 272 original holders of Mahar Watan land in Mundhwa, sold a 40-acre government land parcel to a private firm, Amadea Enterprises LLP, for Rs 300 crore. A sale deed was registered on May 20, 2025.
Critically, this land is currently with the government and has been leased to the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) until 2038. The police allege Tejwani had no authority to execute this transaction. The complaint was originally lodged on November 7, 2025, by naib tehsildar Pravina S Borde against suspended tehsildar Suryakant Yewale and eight others.
Key Players and Investigative Timeline
The chain of events following the sale deed has drawn significant attention. Amadea Enterprises LLP, where Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's son Parth Pawar is a partner, applied for possession of the land before Suryakant Yewale on May 26, 2025. Subsequently, on June 9, 2025, Yewale directed the BSI to vacate the land.
While Parth Pawar has not been named in the FIR, the police have listed Amadea's other partner, Digvijay Patil, and Sheetal Tejwani as beneficiaries of Yewale's June 9 order. Tejwani was arrested by Pune police on December 3 last year.
Arguments For and Against Bail
During the hearing, Tejwani's lawyer argued for bail on multiple grounds. He stated the entire case was document-based, relying on revenue records, administrative correspondence, and registered transactions already in government custody. The police have also seized all original documents, including the PoA, development agreements, and the sale deed.
"Nothing remained to be recovered, and there was no point in continued incarceration of his client," he contended. He also cited medical grounds and the fact that Tejwani is a single mother of three minor children.
Opposing the plea, district government pleader Pramod Bombatkar, representing the state, highlighted Tejwani's criminal history. He submitted that she has 11 previous criminal cases and was out on bail when she executed the current transaction. Bombatkar emphasized that she was a direct beneficiary of the alleged fraud and that investigations are ongoing, with police needing to arrest other accused individuals.
What Happens Next?
The court's order, expected on Saturday, will determine Tejwani's immediate fate. The case has put a spotlight on alleged irregularities in high-stakes land dealings involving government property and the role of revenue officials. The outcome of the bail hearing is a crucial step in a legal process that continues to unfold, with further arrests and investigations anticipated.
