The Bombay High Court denied anticipatory bail to Dr. Ravindra Deokar, a senior doctor accused of molesting six junior women doctors at KEM Hospital. The Court emphasized the victims’ emotional trauma and the potential for further harm if bail were granted. Deokar faces multiple allegations and remains suspended from his position.
The Bombay High Court rejected anticipatory bail for a senior KEM Hospital doctor accused of molesting six women colleagues. The court emphasized the need to consider the emotional and psychological trauma of the victims.
Yetsrday, on 23rd April, dismissal of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) by the Bombay High Court, labeled as a ‘Sheer Abuse of Court Process,’ highlights the judiciary’s vigilance against misuse of legal avenues. This case highlights the importance of maintaining the integrity of PILs, which are intended to serve public interests rather than personal agendas or commercial motives. Such judicial actions not only reinforce legal accountability but also safeguard the efficacy of PILs as instruments for societal welfare and justice.
