Former President Pratibha Patil's Family Fights Legal Battle Over 33 Acres of Ancestral Land Allegedly Seized by Maharashtra Minister

Sep 27, 2025 10:21 pm CST

The family of former Indian President Pratibha Patil has accused Maharashtra Minister Jaykumar Rawal of illegally occupying their 33-acre ancestral farmland in Dhule district despite a court ruling in their favor. The Patil family claims they are being prevented from taking possession of their property through political influence and intimidation, highlighting concerns about law enforcement's inaction in the face of ministerial power.