State of Maharashtra vs Satish Shantaram Nikade — 127/2023

This is a Marathi language court document from a criminal case (Nirmit Fach Kra. 127/2023) in Balapoor, Maharashtra. The document records the sworn testimony of the complainant (a farmer) and the accused's cross-examination regarding the theft of two bullocks. Summary: The complainant reported that his two bullocks were stolen on March 26, 2023, from his shed in Morgaon. He later identified his bullocks at Hatrun, where they had been sold by the accused (Satish and Santosh) to a trader. The accused's defense suggested a prior agricultural land dispute between him and the complainant, attempting to establish motive issues. The cross-examination of the complainant was completed, with no re-examination conducted. The case proceedings were adjourned pending further hearings. Status: Case proceeding; cross-examination completed (dated February 12, 2026). This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.