Mumbai court allows Sachin Vaze's plea to turn approver in corruption case against ex-Maha Minister Anil Deshmukh

Mumbai A special court in Mumbai on June 1 allowed dismissed police officer Sachin Vaze’s plea to

A special court in Mumbai on June 1 allowed dismissed police officer Sachin Vaze’s plea to turn an approver in a corruption case involving former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

In an application filed before the Special CBI Court, Mr. Vaze claimed he had cooperated with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) before and after his arrest, following which his confessional statement was recorded before a magistrate under provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).

In its reply, the CBI had given its nod to Mr. Vaze’s plea, subject to certain conditions.

Special Judge D.P. Shingade on June 1 allowed Mr. Vaze’s plea.

“Your application is awarded to you, but subject to certain conditions,” the Judge said.

Following the court order, Mr. Vaze can now depose as a prosecution witness in the case.

Mr. Vaze was arrested in March last year for his alleged role in the case of an explosives-laden vehicle found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s residence in south Mumbai and the murder of Thane businessman Mansukh Hiran.