The Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra government for not forming a Special Investigation Team (SIT) or filing an FIR against five police officers involved in the Badlapur encounter case, where accused Akshay Shinde was shot. The court warned of contempt actions for failing to comply with its orders.
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court heard arguments regarding the custodial death of Akshay Shinde, an accused in a sexual assault case. Senior Advocate Manjula Rao, appointed as Amicus Curiae, emphasized that the police should have immediately registered a First Information Report (FIR) after Shinde’s death.
MUMBAI: Today, 27th Feb, The Bombay High Court has strongly criticized the Sessions Court’s decision to put on hold a magistrate’s findings that questioned the genuineness of the alleged ‘encounter’ of Akshay Shinde, an accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case. The High Court expressed shock over the Sessions Court’s order and raised serious concerns about judicial propriety.
The Justice Dilip Bhosale Commission today(26th Oct) is conducting an inquiry into the police shooting of Akshay Shinde, accused in a Badlapur school sexual assault case. The commission seeks statements from individuals connected to the incident to evaluate the events surrounding Shinde’s death and recommend measures to prevent future occurrences.
The main accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case, Akshay Shinde, has been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody today. The school’s principal, president, and secretary have also been arrested in connection with the case. The Maharashtra government has set up a special investigation team to handle the case, while the Education Minister has proposed enhanced safety measures in schools and hostels.
The Bombay High Court today criticized Maharashtra Police for mishandling the sexual abuse case of two 4-year-old girls at a Badlapur school. It highlighted delays in taking statements, registering the case, and lack of action against the school authorities. The Court emphasized the need for prompt action under the POCSO Act and counseling for the victims.
The Bombay High Court today has taken suo motu cognizance of a sexual abuse incident involving two kindergarten students. The bench expressed dissatisfaction with the State’s handling of serious crimes and questioned the need for public protests to spur action. It also raised concerns about the number of neglected cases, including the failure to preserve crucial evidence.
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