‘Unfortunate’: Bombay HC slams Maharashtra Govt’s refusal to file FIR in minor rape victim’s failed abortion, baby death case
Indian Express·2h ago·Anger
What Happened
Bombay High Court's Kolhapur bench expressed displeasure over Maharashtra government's refusal to file an FIR against Satara Civil Hospital officials. A 26-week-old rape victim's failed abortion resulted in a newborn's death allegedly due to starvation. The court termed the state's stance "unfortunate" and questioned dismissing the incident as procedural oversight. The court directed the Advocate General to appear on April 16.
Key Entities
Bombay High CourtMaharashtra GovernmentSatara Civil HospitalDr. Yuvraj KarpeDr. Chandsaheb ShikalgarJustice Madhav J JamdarJustice Pravin S PatilAdvocate General Milind Sathe