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CM Devendra Fadnavis' Wife Blackmail Case: Trial Delayed By 3 Years As Forensic Report Of Seized Devices Remains Pending
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points The case involves alleged blackmail of a chief minister's wife. A trial has been delayed due to missing forensic analysis.
A trial has been delayed due to missing forensic analysis. The case involves alleged blackmail of a chief minister's wife. Electronic devices were seized as part of the investigation, but the forensic report has not been submitted.
The accused include a bookie and his daughter, who allegedly posed as a fashion designer to befriend the complainant. A hearing was scheduled, but had to be deferred due to the lack of the forensic report.
Further details are available from the source, including the background of the case and the current status of the investigation. The hearing has been rescheduled for October.
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Published: September 5, 2026 ·
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