Today, On 27th August, Maharashtra Education Officer Balasaheb Rakshe challenged his suspension in relation to the Badlapur sexual assault case before the Bombay High Court. Rakshe, responsible for primary schools, argued that he had no oversight of pre-primary schools. The case involved the sexual assault of two young girls, leading to public outcry and protests.
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.
