Maharashtra govt and police must help and recognise NGOs: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court has said the Maharashtra government and police department should recognise and uphold the services provided by NGOs and assist them instead of moving the needle of suspicion at such organisations.

In an order passed on October 14, a single bench of Justice Bharati Dange granted anticipatory bail to one Dashrath Kamble, who runs ‘The Little Sunshine Foundation', an NGO that raises funds for needy people, specifically young children. A copy of the order was made available on Tuesday.

Kamble has been accused of falsely and fraudulently collecting money through crowdfunding, claiming that the amount was for the medical expenses of two children.

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The bench, in its order, noted that it was necessary for the police department to recognise and uphold the services provided by such NGOs and if possible, to assist them in taking their ventures further.

Several NGOs provide services to the needy and destitute people through money collected via crowdfunding, it said. "The panorama of activities reflect its wide canvas and instead of moving the needle of suspicion on such NGOs, which are engaged in social service and catering to the needs of the weaker section of the society, it is expected that we should focus on the good deeds being carried out by such NGOs," Justice Dangre said.

"It is also necessary for the police department, which is an important organ of the state government, to recognise and uphold the services carried out by such NGOs and, if possible, to assist them in taking their ventures further, as there are several areas where the state machinery is unable to reach," the court said.

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