Santosh Deshmukh Murder: Accuseds Bail Plea Rejected; Court Says Good Marks No Ground For Bail

Special court in Beed rejected bail plea of Jairam Chate, accused in Santosh Deshmukh murder case.

Court ruled that educational qualifications and good academic scores are not grounds for bail in serious crimes.

Chate was arrested for the December 9, 2024 abduction and murder of former Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh.

Deshmukh was killed for trying to stop a gang from extorting money from an energy company.

Chate faces charges under MCOCA, SC/ST Act, and BNS; videos show his active role in the assault.