Mumbai Police now require approval from the zonal DCP and ACP’s recommendation before registering molestation and POCSO FIRs, aiming to avoid false cases and protect innocent reputations.
Former TISS director Shalini Bharat, along with her husband and son, has been booked by Mumbai police for alleged harassment and dowry demands after a complaint by her daughter-in-law. The case is under investigation.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 22-year-old student accused of sexual assault, citing WhatsApp chats and a delay in filing the FIR. The court observed that the relationship might have been consensual.
Renu Sharma, accused of trying to extort ₹10 crore from Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde, has been arrested. Police say she threatened to file a rape complaint to defame the minister.
From March 2022, female police officers in Mumbai will have their duty hours reduced to 8 hours, while male officers will continue with 14-hour shifts. The change aims to promote a better work-life balance for women in the force.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 22-year-old student in a rape case, citing possible consensual relations and the influence of the victim’s ex-boyfriend in filing the FIR. The court observed that the student had been in custody for over a year and noted the delay in lodging the complaint.
Starting March 8, 2022, female police personnel in Maharashtra will have their duty hours reduced to 8 hours per day, according to a directive from the DGP. Male staff will continue with 14-hour shifts.
The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a 22-year-old student arrested for sexual assault. The court noted that the FIR was filed on the advice of the victim’s ex-boyfriend and highlighted the possibility that the encounter may have been consensual.
Renu Sharma has been arrested for allegedly attempting to extort ₹5 crore from Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde by threatening to accuse him of rape. The case involves extortion demands and has led to Sharma’s arrest by Mumbai Police.
Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey has introduced new guidelines requiring DCP approval for registering molestation and POSCO cases, aiming to prevent false accusations.
