The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest weather update for Maharashtra, said the state received “significant rainfall” on Saturday till evening. According to the weather bureau, Mumbai’s Santacruz and Colaba received 6 mm and 0.8 mm, respectively, while Thane recorded 17 mm of rainfall. Neighbouring Raigad received 24 mm while Satara district recorded 51 mm. The maximum temperature in the city was recorded at 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature at 26 degrees Celsius. The temperatures are likely to hover around 26-30 degrees Celsius on Sunday, too. The weather bureau has predicted cloudy sky with moderate rainfall for the city for Sunday. The civic body said that a low tide of about 1.31 metres is expected at 9.15 pm today. As on Saturday 6 pm, the seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai – Tansa, Upper Vaitarna, Middle Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Bhatsa, Vehar, and Tulsi – now have useful water content of about 91.55%, information put up the Mumbai civic body on social media X, stated. The useful water content was 81.86% in the corresponding period of 2023. Meanwhile, IMD has alerted the states of Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar and Tamil Nadu of very heavy rainfall. Uttarkhand reported a landslide near Dolia Devi on the Kedarnath Highway on Saturday. According to officials, the landslide was triggered by heavy rainfall in the Kedarnath Valley the previous night. The mountain collapse resulted in boulders and debris falling onto the road, leading to significant disruptions. Last week, many pilgrims and tourists were left stranded on the Sonprayag-Kedarnath road in the Garhwal region as heavy rain lashed the state, taking 17 lives and putting a halt to the Kedarnath Dham Yatra, reported ANI.
10 August,2024 07:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFormer Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh has alleged that there were instructions to arrest him in the urban land ceiling (ULC) case and claimed that a senior police officer was getting instructions from then Chief Minister (CM) Udhhav Thackeray and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leaders Sharad Pawar and Anil Deshmukh to implicate him. He has further alleged there was an attempt to implicate Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis, who is now Maharashtra's Deputy CM and well as current state CM Eknath Shinde, news agency ANI reported.In an interview with ANI, Singh rejected allegations levelled against him by Deshmukh as baseless and said he is willing for narco test with the former Maharashtra Home Minister."Very shocking things have come to my notice... False cases were registered against me and they [Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government] had tried to arrest me. In the ULC case, the IO (investigating officer) was Assistant Commissioner of Police Sardar Patil, who has now retired. He was directly getting instructions from Sanjay Pandey (senior cop), who was being instructed by Anil Deshmukh, Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray," Singh said."Instructions were there not only to implicate and arrest me in that case but also to implicate Devendra Fadnavis, the then leader of opposition (LoP) and the present deputy CM. Another very shocking thing that has come to my notice from the evidence which is available with me now. Instructions were there to implicate and arrest Eknath Shinde in the ULC case. The instructions have gone directly from Sanjay Pandey to Patil at the instance of his superior whom I have already named," he added. Singh alleged that pressure was mounted on him to register a case against BJP leader Pravin Darekar in the Mumbai Bank case but he refused as the case had been closed after investigation.He alleged pressure from some leaders of MVA government leaders in some other cases also."...Another meeting was called by Uddhav Thackeray where Anil Deshmukh was also present and they had tried to pressure me into booking Pravarin Darekar, then LoP in Vidhan Parishad. They wanted to book him in the Mumbai Bank case. I said that the case has been investigated and closed and I will not take action under pressure nor register a false case against any politician or anyone else."Singh said that the corruption allegation made by him against Deshmukh was "not politically motivated" or made on the behest of anyone.He was referring to Deshmukh's allegation against Singh with relation to a complaint filed by the former top cop in April 2021. Singh had submitted a complaint in writing to Thackeray, Pawar as well as the Governor to "bring out the malpractice of Anil Deshmukh as a Home Minister in the state where he was indulging in an extortion racket and forcing officers to collect money for him" According to Singh, the target was Rs 100 crore for Mumbai city cops while that for the rest of the state was probably much more."This allegation or complaint was made by me not now, it was made more than three years ago when the then government and then CM had not responded to my plaint which earlier I had brought to their notice in person. When they had not taken any cognisance to it, I wrote to them about this. While no action was taken, they instead started targeting me. The CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) conducted a preliminary inquiry, and when they had enough evidence, it was converted into an FIR (first information report). Anil Deshmukh was arrested in the case. He was charge sheeted by CBI and ED (Enforcement Directorate) and was inside [the jail] for a long time. Now he's out and suddenly out of the blue, after three years, he is making these baseless and wild allegations against me. I don't understand what is the reason," he added. Singh said he has stayed away from the media after approaching the court and has made his submissions there but was forced to come out in the open owing to Deshmukh's allegations against him.Last week, Deshmukh alleged that the corruption charges against him were made by dismissed police inspector Sachin Waze and Singh three years ago on the instruction of Fadnavis. He also had claimed that Fadnavis directed Singh to make the allegations in a bid to topple the government led by Thackeray.Deshmukh resigned in April 2021 following Singh's allegations of corruption against him when the MVA government was in power in the state. Singh had accused Deshmukh of setting a monthly target to collect Rs 100 crore from the bars and restaurants in Mumbai.The former Mumbai Police Commissioner said that he was ready for a narco test and also challenged Deshmukh to take it.Singh was suspended in December 2021 when the MVA government was in office. He retired in June 2022. Last year in May, the Maharashtra government, led by Shinde, dropped all the charges against him and also revoked his suspension. (With ANI inputs)
10 August,2024 05:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA 29-year-old Palghar man was killed after a speeding SUV dashed his motorcycle in Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said on Saturday, reported news agency PTI. An official said the district rural police arrested the SUV driver, Sachin Suravase, following the accident at Manor on Friday afternoon, reported PTI. The accident occurred around 2.30 pm when the Palghar man, Sagar Patil, was riding his motorcycle, and a speeding SUV dashed the vehicle, causing him to fall, he said, reported PTI. Patil suffered severe injuries and died, the official said. A case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and Motor Vehicles Act has been registered against the accused driver, and further investigation is underway, he said. In another incident, an SUV driven by a drunk man knocked down two persons on motorbike in neighbouring Pimpri Chinchwad township but the case was registered a day after the incident, police said on Friday, reported PTI. One of the injured men was in critical condition after the accident that took place in Pimple Gurav area on Wednesday, said an official. Dattu Lokhande (39) who was allegedly driving the SUV while drunk has been arrested. A video showed him driving on after the accident even though the motorbike was stuck under the SUV's bonnet, reported PTI. As to why the case was not registered immediately though a police team had reached the spot soon after the accident, the official said initially the pillion rider -- who received minor injuries -- decided not to lodge a complaint as the accused's family was ready to bear the treatment expenses. But later he changed his mind, reported PTI. Mankesh Chingnur, who was riding the bike, was seriously injured and undergoing treatment at a private hospital, the police official said, adding that probe was on, reported PTI. Meanwhile, a 58-year-old man died of injuries after slipping on oil in his house in Bhiwandi in Thane district, a police official said on Thursday, reported PTI. The incident happened on Tuesday and the deceased has been identified as Madhusudhan Gundu, the Bhiwandi town police station official said, reported PTI. "He slipped on oil lying on the floor and sustained severe injuries. He was declared dead on arrival by doctors at a nearby hospital. We have registered an accidental death case," the official said. (With inputs from PTI)
10 August,2024 02:58 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondentThe Thane Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case against a man for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 21 lakh from a person, against whom the police had issued notices for questioning in a drugs case, officials said on Saturday, reported news agency PTI. The accused, Kapil Changrani, allegedly acted as a middleman of two police personnel to demand the bribe, they said, reported PTI. The first information report (FIR) was registered against him at the Sion police station in Mumbai on Friday under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act. "The case has roots in a raid conducted by the Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Navi Mumbai police in July, wherein it seized drugs and arrested two persons. The police then issued two notices against a man, who is a complainant in the present case, for interrogation in the drugs case. However, the complainant did not appear before them," ACB (Palghar) Deputy Superintendent of Police, Dayanand Gawade, said in a release, reported PTI. Later, Changrani approached the complainant as a middleman of two police personnel, and made a demand of Rs 25 lakh from him to settle the case, the official said, reported PTI. Changrani later brought down the amount to Rs 21 lakh, he said, reported PTI. After the victim approached the Thane Anti-Corruption Bureau, the agency verified his complaint and then filed a case against Changrani. The anti-graft agency is probing the case. In another case, a 42-year-old woman doctor from Maharashtra's Thane district lost more than Rs 30 lakh after a caller lured her into buying cryptocurrency, police said on Friday, reported PTI. The victim, a resident of Khoni in Dombivli, in her complaint said the incident occurred between August 2 and 6, an official of Manpada police station in Kalyan division said, reported PTI. "As per the complaint, the doctor received a call claiming that a parcel allegedly sent by her to Thailand on July 24 contained suspicious items. The caller falsely stated that the parcel included three passports, three SIM cards and MD drugs, among other things," he said, reported PTI. The victim was then tricked into downloading a mobile application and was lured into purchasing cryptocurrency worth Rs 30,86,535. She transferred the amount to different bank accounts as instructed, he said, reported PTI. Probe into the case is underway, the official said. (With inputs from PTI)
10 August,2024 02:32 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentIn a significant security operation, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Central Railway successfully apprehended two individuals who illegally entered the Motorman's cabin of a stationary local train at Kasara station. The incident underscores the ongoing efforts by the Central Railway RPF to maintain safety and security across the railway network. The accused have been identified as Raja Himmat Yerwal, 20, and Ritesh Hiralal Jadhav, 18, both residents of Nashik. "On July 25, 2024, one of them entered the motorman’s cabin of suburban train number 95410, which was parked at Platform 4 of Kasara station. The other accused recorded the incident, and the video was later uploaded to social media," the Central Railway said in a statement. "The Central Railway RPF team, in collaboration with the Cyber Cell, apprehended the duo in Nashik on August 8, 2024. During questioning, the accused confessed to entering the motorman’s cabin of the train to create a video for social media. They were subsequently arrested and charged under CR No. 1200/24, sections 145(b) and 147," the Central Railway said. This swift action underscores Central Railway's zero-tolerance policy towards trespassing and unauthorised access, serving as a strong warning to potential offenders. Recently, several similar incidents have come to light, including a case involving Northern Railway. Gulzar Sheikh was arrested by the RPF for tampering with railway tracks in order to create videos, the Central Railway said. "Central Railway reiterates its commitment to passenger safety and urges the public to refrain from engaging in acts that jeopardise passenger safety, disrupt railway operations, or violate Railway Laws and Rules. Offenders will face strict legal action," the statement reads. Earlier, facing flak over packed general compartments, the Central Railway decided to augment 84 mail/express trains with four general coaches each to clear an extra rush of passengers. Central Railway operates around 180 long-distance trains daily from various cities to different locations across the country, an official said on Wednesday. The revised composition of these 84 trains will include 4 general class coaches and one general class, luggage cum guard's brake van each, a CR release stated. The list of 84 trains includes prominent mail-express trains like Konark Express, Vidarbha Express, Amritsar Express, Chennai Express, Saket Express, and Kochuveli Superfast Express.
10 August,2024 11:58 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde targeted the opposition parties, accusing them of spreading rumours about his government's flagship 'Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' scheme for women, and asked people to be cautious of such "stepbrothers", reported news agency PTI. Speaking on Friday night in Thane, his home turf, Shinde said his government does not work keeping in mind the elections, but it works for the welfare of people. Assembly elections in Maharashtra are likely to be held in October this year. Months before the elections, his government announced 'Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana', which literally means 'Chief Minister's My Beloved Sister Scheme', under which eligible women will be given a financial assistance of Rs 1,500 every month. "Citizens, especially women in the state, should be cautious of the 'savatra bhau' (stepbrothers) who spread all kinds of rumours about the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana scheme. So far, I had only one sister. Now, I have got lakhs of sisters across the state," CM Shinde said at Yeoor during an event held on the occasion of occasion of International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples or World Tribal Day, reported PTI. "We do not work keeping in mind the elections. Our aim is only to benefit the citizens of the state and we are committed to the cause," he said, reported PTI. The state government has made a provision of Rs 45,000 crore for the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana scheme, Shinde said, adding that there was no doubt the scheme would remain operational in future as well. He reiterated that the first instalment of two months under the scheme would be credited into the accounts of eligible women on August 17. Describing tribal people as honest and hard-working, the chief minister said the government has rolled out several schemes and programmes for their welfare. The government will ensure that these schemes and programmes reach the beneficiaries, he added. "Our intention is that all citizens of the state are made part of the mainstream for their development and progress," Shinde said, reported PTI. He hailed the tribal leaders, who sacrificed their lives for nation-building, reported PTI. The CM said his government wants to ensure that the funds given for the development of ashram schools (residential facilities for tribal students) across the state are utilized properly, reported PTI. He announced that he would soon visit some ashram schools in the state for inspection. (With inputs from PTI)
10 August,2024 11:19 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe combined water levels in Mumbai's seven reservoirs, which supply drinking water to the city, have reached 91 percent, according to BMC data. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the collective water stock in Mumbai lakes is currently at 13,25,100 million litres, which is 91.55 percent of capacity. Mumbai draws water from Tulsi, Tansa, Vihar, Bhatsa, Modak Sagar, Upper Vaitarna, and Middle Vaitarna. As per the data shared by the civic body on the Mumbai lakes, the water level in Tansa is at 99.18 per cent. At Modak-Sagar, 100 per cent of water stock is available. In Middle Vaitarna 96.29 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 84.07 per cent, Bhatsa 89.16 per cent, Vihar 100 per cent and Tulsi 100 per cent of useful water level is available. In the wake of heavy rains, one more lake supplying water to Mumbai, Middle Vaitarna Lake, started overflowing on July 4. Lakes Vihar and Modak Sagar started to flood on July 25 as a result of persistently high rains. Around 4 pm on July 24, Tansa Lake began to overflow, increasing the amount of water stored in all seven reservoirs by 17 days in a single day. Approximately 400 million gallons of water are supplied to Mumbai by Tansa Lake, which is situated in the Shahpur region of Thane. On July 26, 2024, it overflowed. One of the two lakes that directly feed water to the BMC, Tulsi Lake, started to overflow on July 20 at around 8:30 am, mimicking the event that occurred on the same day last year at 1:28 pm, according to a statement from the civic organisation. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest weather update for Mumbai, has predicted moderate rainfall for Saturday. The weather department, in its latest update for Mumbai, has predicted "moderate spells of rain in the city and suburbs" over the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature in the city is likely to settle at 31 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be recorded at 26 degrees Celsius. A high tide of about 3.85 metres is expected to hit Mumbai at 3.16 pm today, stated Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The civic body also said that a low tide of about 1.31 metres is expected at 9.15 pm today.
10 August,2024 09:50 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest weather update for Mumbai, has predicted moderate rainfall for Saturday. The weather department, in its latest update for Mumbai, has predicted "moderate spells of rain in the city and suburbs" over the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature in the city is likely to settle at 31 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be recorded at 26 degrees Celsius. A high tide of about 3.85 metres is expected to hit Mumbai at 3.16 pm today, stated Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The civic body also said that a low tide of about 1.31 metres is expected at 9.15 pm today. Mumbai weather update: Traffic updates Earlier this morning, slow traffic was reported on the Bandra southbound railway bridge, Tata Power Mankhurd, and Kumbharwada to Sion Hospital road. Otherwise, traffic is flowing smoothly. Updates from both Central Railway and Western Railway indicate that trains on all corridors are operating without any issues. Menahile, commuters braved traffic snarls and waterlogged roads on Friday after rain swept parts of Delhi in the evening. The Met office issued an 'orange' warning to "be prepared" after earlier putting the city in the 'green' zone for no warning or alert. Palam recorded 41.9 mm of rainfall in three hours, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. The observatory at Safdarjung, the city's primary weather station, recorded 2.8 mm rainfall. Najafgarh recorded 6.5 mm rain, Aya Nagar 5.8 mm, Delhi University 3.5 mm and Pusa 4.5 mm between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm, according to the data. Visuals from different areas of the city showed commuters wading through waterlogged roads.The Delhi Police said in a post on X that waterlogging at Anand Parvat had impacted traffic on New Rohtak Road in both directions. The police also attached a video of the road waterlogged on one side. Traffic from Liberty Cinema towards Punjabi Bagh was diverted temporarily from the Kamal t-point to Vir Banda Bairagi Marg and then via Swami Narayan Marg, Inderlok and Ashok Vihar. Additionally, traffic from Punjabi Bagh to Paharganj or central Delhi was diverted to Moti Nagar and Patel Road. Waterlogging at Dhansa stand and Bahadurgarh stand affected traffic on Najafgarh Phirni Road. The public works department and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) recorded multiple calls about waterlogging and trees being uprooted.
10 August,2024 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFollowing the registration of a case at Mumbra police station against the owners of a Labrador that fell on a five-year-old girl, the girl's family has requested police protection from the dog owner’s family. Four individuals related to the dog owner have been booked, and the girl’s family feels threatened due to their influence and their shared residence in the same building. In addition, animal activists have stepped in to ask why the accused was not charged with animal cruelty and request the police to investigate the presence of other dogs kept on the building's terrace. On Tuesday, the girl was reported dead after the dog fell on her from the terrace. After 48 hours, the Mumbra police registered a case under Sections 105 and 291 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Based on a complaint from the girl's father, the Mumbra police registered a case against four individuals, including Zaher Sayed, 24; his father Ismail; and two brothers. “We have arrested Zaher, who was produced in court and remanded in police custody for one day. We are searching for the other accused, and further investigation is ongoing,” said Anil Shinde, senior police inspector at Mumbra police station. Asif Shaikh, the maternal uncle of the girl, Sana, along with other family members, approached the Mumbra police and submitted a written request for police protection, fearing threats from the dog owner's family following the case registration. “We live on the ground floor with my wife and Sana's parents. The owners, who have been booked, reside on the fifth floor in the same building and have daily access to the building. Since we registered a case against them, they have influence in the locality and could retaliate,” said Asif. Saloni Sakaria, PETA India’s Cruelty Response Coordinator, said, “We’ve found that while an FIR was filed against the dog owner, it lacks charges related to animal cruelty. I’ll be contacting the police to ensure these charges are added and to investigate other dogs the owner might have.” She added, “The dog, the second victim, suffered severe injuries and cruelty. The accused must be held fully accountable.” PETA also recommends psychiatric evaluations for animal abusers, citing research that those who harm animals are more likely to commit other serious crimes. “Those who engage in animal cruelty are three times more likely to commit offences like murder and assault,” added Saloni.
10 August,2024 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Faisal TandelDeputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said the Centre's move to ban onion export late last year was a mistake and the decision had cost the ruling Mahayuti alliance dearly in the Lok Sabha polls in the state, a major producer of the bulbous crop. On December 8, 2023, the Central government banned export of onions till March 31, 2024, to curb price surge, drawing protests from farmers in the state. In March, the export ban was extended till further orders, but it was lifted in early May just days before polling in Maharashtra's onion belt. “I admit that the onion export ban was a mistake and apologise for that. There will be no onion export ban again. I have told the Central government and we in the state government have agreed that there will be no onion export ban,” Pawar said. The NCP president was addressing a gathering in Niphad in Nashik district, a major onion production hub, on the second day of his Jan Samman Yatra, which has been launched ahead of the Assembly polls which are due in October. The Mahayuti (grand alliance) performed poorly in the Lok Sabha polls in the state, where it won just 17 of the 48 seats—BJP 9, Shiv Sena 7 and NCP one. Pawar, who also holds the finance portfolio, interacted with farmers, women, and Paithani saree workers during the yatra. The NCP's Jan Sanman Yatra on Friday travelled through Niphad, Lasalgaon and Yeola towns of Nashik district in north Maharashtra. Addressing women and farmers, the Deputy CM highlighted the benefits of recently launched welfare schemes of the Maharashtra government and assured all possible support to address their concerns. Seeking to woo female voters ahead of the Assembly polls, Pawar, during his ongoing mass outreach programme, announced that the first installment under the government's flagship scheme for women, Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, will be released on August 17. Mar 31Day when ban was lifted This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
10 August,2024 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has prepared a draft hoarding policy, which is mandatory for all government bodies. The civic body and government body concerned is to split revenue from hoardings 50-50, according to the draft. The policy mentions places where setting up billboards is prohibited, such as roads, and makes it compulsory for contractors to obtain insurance coverage. The civic body began preparing a fresh policy for hoardings after 17 lives were lost and around people were 70 injured in Ghatkopar East following a hoarding collapse on May 13. It has decided to seek suggestions and objections from citizens. According to the draft, BMC has decided to make insurance coverage ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 1 crore compulsory based on the size of the hoarding. Also, the maximum dimensions of billboards allowed are 40 feet by 40 feet, while the hoarding will be removed three months after the expiry of the permit. Previously, the window was six months. An NOC of the land owner is also required for setting up hoardings, the policy mentions. According to the policy, hoarding will be strictly prohibited on terraces while pasting commercial advertisements on compound walls, dead walls, medians, footpaths, traffic islands and the gantry of bridges will be banned. Also, no hoarding will be permitted near high-tension wires. Submission of structural stability reports issued by the BMC is mandatory. Also, if advertising is put up on a building with a glass façade, it is mandatory to get approval from the civic building proposal department as well as a no-objection certificate from the Mumbai Fire Brigade. Senior licence inspectors are expected to visit the sites of hoardings that are larger than 200 square feet. The BMC had appointed a special committee comprising civic officials and experts from IIT Bombay among other organisations to draft the policy. Illegal banners “No agency, without permission in writing from the BMC, shall erect, exhibit, fix or retain any advertisement by means of banners, boards or flags,” the policy mentions. Banners or hoardings set up without permission are punishable under Section 471 of the BMC Act, 1888 as well as the Maharashtra Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1995. Punishment includes imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or a fine which may extend to Rs 2,000 or both. “No permission shall be granted on the premises of the corporation and government building, public places or roads. However, exemptions can be considered for certain events by the municipal commissioner, for example, events organised by the government, events organised by the corporation, or any other event as deemed fit by the commissioner,” the policy reads. Also, in case of any accident, the advertiser shall be solely liable for all criminal actions, claims or damages of any nature. “All political parties can display a non-illuminated banner, or board on their party offices located in private premises and no permission is required for the display of such advertisement. Board displaying information regarding the name of the project, duration of the project, name of contractor, name of Member of Parliament, Member of Legislative Assembly/Councillors and constituency can be displayed. However, no photographs/pictures of Member of Parliament/Member of Legislative Assembly Councillors shall be displayed (sic),” it mentions. HC refuses relief to ad firm director The Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed a plea filed by advertising firm director Bhavesh Bhinde, arrested in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case, in which he had claimed the incident was an “act of God” and his arrest was illegal. A division bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande said it has not found any legal infirmity and no impairment in the procedure mandated while arresting a person. “We find no legal infirmity. The ground of illegal arrest and detention by the petitioner is nothing but a faux. There is no impairment in the procedure. The petition is dismissed,” the court said. The bench said the procedural safeguards, which are indefeasible and receive recognition through the constitution, which have considered liberty of the citizen to be of paramount importance, is not impaired in any manner. Bhinde had sought to quash the First Information Report (FIR) against him, claiming that the incident, which occurred on May 13, was an “act of God” and that he should not be held responsible. He is charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder and is currently in judicial custody. He had sought release on interim bail pending the hearing of his plea.
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