The Bombay High Court has thrown a spotlight on the Mundhwa land deal, questioning why Parth Pawar — son of Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar and 99% owner of the firm that bought the land, hasn’t been named as a beneficiary in the probe. The court’s query came during a hearing on anticipatory bail for Pune Tehsildar Suryakant Yewale, who’s accused of facilitating the transaction. Justice Madhav Jamdar didn’t mince words: if the man with 1% stake is being prosecuted, why isn’t the one with 99%? The question hangs heavy over an investigation already under fire for its selective focus. The FIR alleges the 40-acre Mahar Watan land was sold to M/s Ameida Enterprises LLP at Rs 300 crore. Far below market value, and without state approval. Worse, the firm allegedly dodged Rs 21 crore in stamp duty. A July order from a Pune civil court had already cancelled the sale deed. Yewale denies wrongdoing, claiming his actions were within legal bounds as a quasi-judicial officer. But the state argued he should be interrogated. The court agreed to grant him anticipatory bail. But only if he cooperates. The DGP, Sadanand Date, admitted the probe needs a deeper overhaul, promising personal oversight. Still, the real story isn’t just about bail or land. It’s about who gets named, who doesn’t, and what happens when power and ownership blur in plain sight. The next move? A fresh investigation. And the clock’s ticking.