“She (Maharani of Jhansi) is a National Hero. Do Not Politicize History in a Communal Manner”: After Delhi HC Criticism, Plea Against the Rani Lakshmi Bai Statue in Shahi Idgah Park was Withdrawn

A plea filed by the Shahi Idgah Management Committee was dismissed by the Delhi High Court, which criticized the appeal as politically motivated and a potential source of communal tension. The court indicated that the installation of a statue of Rani Lakshmi Bai would proceed as planned by the MCD, emphasizing women’s empowerment.

[Badlapur Kindergarten Rape] Court Accepts SIT’s Request for Test Identification Parade of Accused by Two 4-Year-Old Victims

A Thane Court Today (Aug 31) accepted the request of the Special Investigating Team for a test identification parade of the accused in the Badlapur minors sexual assault case. The identification parade will be conducted in the presence of the Executive Magistrate, where the victims will be identifying the accused. The case pertains to the alleged incident of sexual assault on two four-year-olds inside their school in Badlapur, Maharashtra.

[Badlapur Kindergarten Rape] ‘Politically Motivated, I’m Just a Scapegoat’: HC Seeks Maharashtra Govt’s Response to Suspended Education Officer’s Plea

The Bombay High Court Today (Aug 30) directed the Maharashtra government to respond to a plea filed by an education officer from Thane district seeking a stay on his suspension following the alleged sexual abuse of two girls at a school in Badlapur.