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Today, on 3rd October, the Bombay High Court ordered a swift investigation into the police shooting of Akshay Shinde, a sexual assault suspect. Emphasizing the necessity of a magisterial inquiry into custodial deaths, the court seeks to clarify the circumstances surrounding Shinde’s death, following concerns from his family regarding the legitimacy of the encounter.
Today, On 1st October, The Bombay High Court criticized the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for not arresting the accused school trustees in the Badlapur case. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of progress in apprehending the suspects, despite the severity of the allegations. The trustees are accused of mismanagement and other serious offenses.
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Yesterday, On 22nd August, The Bombay High Court initially declined to intervene in a petition challenging the legality of a bandh organized by Maha Vikas Aghadi. The court noted that existing laws and state authorities were sufficient to handle law and order issues. After hearing arguments, the court agreed to hear the matter but cautioned against political overtones in the proceedings.