The Bombay High Court today (23rd Oct) questioned the Maharashtra Government about police accountability regarding the sexual assault of two minor girls in Badlapur. A guilty officer was identified, with further actions pending. The court also emphasized establishing a committee for children’s safety in schools and scheduled a follow-up hearing in six weeks.
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.
