The Bombay High Court directed the Centre and Maharashtra government to keep investigation reports on threats and an alleged attack against retired Justice Gautam Patel confidential. The Court ordered sealed preservation of reports, noting the matter relates to threats allegedly linked to a judicial verdict.
Bapu Solanki was arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Corruption Bureau for attempting to bribe labour court judge HA Maka with Rs 35,000 during a hearing. He placed a sealed cover on the judge’s table, claiming ignorance of its contents. The investigation is ongoing. Separately, police inspector Dinesh Kubavat was also arrested for demanding a bribe.
