India, June 21 -- Soon after a special court acquitted former home minister Padamsingh Patil, 86, and seven others for the 2006 murder of Patil's cousin, Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar, his son and rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omraje Nimbalkar said the family would challenge the verdict in the Bombay High Court.

Pawanraje Nimbalkar and his driver were shot dead in the car they were travelling in en route to Pune, allegedly at Patil's behest.

"The verdict is unfortunate and is a shock to the family. However, rather than commenting on the judgment, we would prefer to approach the high court and continue our legal battle. We will explore all available legal remedies in our pursuit of justice," said Nimbalkar.

He said the Mumbai Police, w...