State of Maharashtra through PSO Risod vs Ganesh Nivruti Narwade — 33/2025

Case Summary: State of Maharashtra v. Ganesh Nivrutti Narwade (33/2025) The Sessions Court in Washim acquitted Ganesh Nivrutti Narwade of charges under Section 103(1) BNS (culpable homicide) in the death of his father. The court found that the prosecution failed to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the accused assaulted the deceased, determining instead that a fall from a nearby well was the probable cause of death. Key factors in the acquittal included: inconsistent eyewitness testimony (the primary witness recanted crucial claims during cross-examination), postmortem findings compatible with a fall from 5 feet rather than deliberate assault, a 4-5 hour delay in reporting the incident, and the accused's immediate denial of involvement. The court also noted the accused suffers from mental illness requiring care. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.