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Bombay High Court Upholds Convictions in Deadly 2009 Gang War
10 Oct
Summary
- Bombay High Court upholds convictions in 2009 Siridao gang war
- Two rival gang members sentenced for attempted murder of history-sheeter Cardozo
- Cardozo sentenced to 3 years for culpable homicide, ordered to surrender by Nov 10
In a ruling on October 10, 2025, the Bombay High Court has upheld the convictions of history-sheeter Zenito Cardozo and two members of a rival gang in a deadly 2009 gang war incident in Siridao.
The court has confirmed Cardozo's sentence of 3 years of rigorous imprisonment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Cardozo was convicted by a lower court in 2016 for his role in the 2009 clash, where two people were killed.
The high court has also upheld the sentences of Sachin Padgaonkar and Prasad Kubal, who were accused of attempting to murder Cardozo in the same incident. Cardozo has been directed to surrender before the sessions court by November 10, 2025.
Cardozo, who was recently arrested for allegedly assaulting activist Rama Kankonkar, is currently in judicial custody. His custody, along with that of seven others involved in the assault, has been extended until October 18, 2025.
The 2009 gang war incident saw two rival groups attacking each other with glass bottles and knives, resulting in the deaths of Santosh Kalel from Zuarinagar and Johnny Fernandes of Santa Cruz. The court discharged Cardozo from murder charges, observing that the killings were not pre-planned and happened due to an instant fight.
