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.
The Supreme Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for its high-handed approach in a demolition case in Prayagraj. A bench comprising Justices Abhay Oka and N Kotishwar Singh expressed strong disapproval of the action. The court ruled that the demolished structures must be rebuilt, holding the authorities accountable.
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 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.
