The Panvel Sessions court on Friday directed the family of accused Abhay Kurundkar to compensate Ashwini Gore-Bidre's family after defence lawyer failed to appear for a hearing. The Kurundkar family was directed to pay Rs 8,000 to Anand Bidre, deceased Ashwini's brother.

Anand Bidre, brother of deceased Ashwini had flown from Chennai for the hearing on Friday. The next hearing in the case has been scheduled for December 19. The Panvel Sessions court is conducting a trial in the alleged murder of Assistant Police Inspector Ashwini Gore-Bidre in 2016. Metropolitan Magistrate Rajesh Asmar has been hearing the case wherein Anand's cross-examination is under process. The cross-examination would have concluded on Friday.