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Badlapur school physical assault: Bombay High Court takes suo motu cognizance after Thane protest, hearing scheduled for today

Thane protest: The sexual assault case at a Badlapur school has been taken up by the Bombay High Court suo motu cognizance, and it will hear arguments today.

Reported by:  PTC News Desk  Edited by:  Annesha Barua -- August 22nd 2024 10:45 AM
Badlapur school physical assault: Bombay High Court takes suo motu cognizance after Thane protest, hearing scheduled for today

Badlapur school physical assault: Bombay High Court takes suo motu cognizance after Thane protest, hearing scheduled for today

Badlapur school physical assault:  The Bombay High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the alleged sexual assault of two four-year-old girls at a school in Badlapur, Thane district, Maharashtra. The case will be heard on Thursday by a division bench consisting of Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice Prithviraj Chavan.

The alleged abuse came to light after two kindergarten students reported being sexually assaulted by a male sweeper, identified as 23-year-old Akshay Shinde, in the school's toilet. The incident sparked outrage among parents and locals, leading to a protest outside the school on Tuesday.


The demonstration turned violent, with protesters throwing stones and vandalising the school. In response, the Maharashtra Police arrested over 40 individuals and filed an FIR against approximately 300 people involved in the unrest.

The assault was revealed when one of the victims complained of pain in her private area and told her parents about being touched inappropriately. Upon further discussion, it was found that both girls had been fearful of attending school and had shared similar experiences. A local doctor has since confirmed the sexual assault.

In reaction to the incident, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has vowed to take swift action, forming a special investigation team and initiating a review of the Sakhi Savitree committees, which are designed to ensure the safety of women and children.

Susieben Shah, chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, criticised the school for its lack of female attendants in the toilets and its overall negligence. She condemned the incident as "very condemnable" and noted deficiencies in the school's procedures.

Chief Minister Shinde has faced criticism from opposition parties, including Congress state president Nana Patole and the NCP(SP), for allegedly politicising the case. In response, these parties have called for a Maharashtra Bandh on August 24.

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- With inputs from agencies

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