Bombay High Court Condemns Lapses in Badlapur School Assault Case

The Bombay High Court criticized the handling of a shocking sexual assault case involving two young girls in Badlapur. The court highlighted failures by school authorities and police, while political parties clashed over the protests. The court has directed a Special Investigation Team to submit a report soon.

The Bombay High Court on Thursday condemned the handling of a shocking sexual assault case at a Badlapur school, terming the incident involving two minor girls as 'absolutely shocking' and stressing the non-negotiable nature of their safety.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray criticized Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, asserting that those who attribute political motives to the protests are either delusional or protecting the culprits. The parents of the accused have claimed their son is innocent and framed.

Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan expressed outrage over the delayed response from both the school authorities and police, who acted only after public protests. The court has mandated the Special Investigation Team to file a detailed report by August 27.

(With inputs from agencies.)