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Pendency of POCSO Cases in Mumbai reaches 99%, it will take 30 years to clear pending cases.

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Shashwat Mishra, Mumbai Uncensored, 28th December 2021:

It will take 30 years to complete the trial of all the cases registered till last year, this is the state of pendency of cases before the courts as well as the police. These are the findings of the white paper released by Praja Foundation a non-partisan organization working towards enabling accountable governance since 1997 based out of Mumbai, Maharashtra. According to the report, around 2550 serious offenses are disposed of by the courts every year, if we take an average of the cases disposed then it would take 30 years to complete the trial. The report states that a total of 6,329 were disposed of by various courts till last year i.e. 2020, of which, only 3,414 cases lead to a conviction. 

Meanwhile, Mumbai police have registered a total of 50,158 cases throughout the year, if we add up the pendency of the previous year’s cases then by the end of 2020 the number goes to 1,26,921. Out of these the police filed a charge sheet in 21,420 cases and has submitted a final report in 9,437 cases. If we talk specifically about crime against women (CAW) the situation is very grim. In 2020 a total of 25,263 CAW were at different stages of the trial, the backlog of pending cases from the previous year was 22,368. Out of these cases, 121 cases got conviction, while in 329 cases the accused were acquitted. The police registered 4,583 new FIRs in CAW cases, this is in addition to the figure of 10,527 that were already being investigated. The irony here is that the POCSO Act was introduced, it was mandated that the trial in POCSO cases should be complete within a year of the happening of the offense. Another plight is of the undertrial prisoners, according to the report, 297 POCSO cases are under trial for more than three years, while 2,446 are being tried for the last 1-3 years. Looking at the state of our justice dispensation system the situation will take time to improve

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Outrage in Badlapur: Public Protests Over Alleged Sexual Assault of Kindergarten Students

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A wave of public outrage has erupted in Badlapur, Thane, after the shocking revelation of an alleged sexual assault on two kindergarten students at a local school. The incident has sparked widespread protests, leading to the blockage of railway tracks and a strong response from the state government.

The Incident:

The horrifying incident came to light when two young girls, aged three and four, reported pain in their private parts after attending school. The parents of one of the victims, concerned by their daughter’s distress, questioned her and discovered that she had been sexually assaulted by a male attendant at the school. The accused, 23-year-old Akshay Shinde, was reportedly employed on a contractual basis as a cleaner. It was revealed that the assault occurred when the girls went to use the toilet, a space shockingly unmonitored by female staff, a glaring oversight by the school administration.

Public Outcry:

As news of the assault spread, parents and local citizens were overcome with anger and fear for the safety of their children. On Tuesday, they stormed the school, expressing their fury by vandalizing the premises. The protests quickly escalated, with demonstrators blocking railway tracks at Badlapur railway station, disrupting train services from as early as 8:30 am. The protest turned violent at points, with some agitators hurling stones, but the situation was eventually brought under control by the police.

Government Response:

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has taken swift action in response to the incident. He has ordered the police to impose charges of attempted rape against the accused, alongside provisions under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the Chief Minister announced that a special public prosecutor would be appointed to fast-track the case, ensuring that justice is served promptly.

School Management Under Scrutiny:

The school management has also come under intense scrutiny following the incident. The principal, a class teacher, and a female attendant have been suspended as investigations continue. The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) has warned of strict legal action if the school’s management is found negligent or complicit in the crime. Additionally, the CMO has called for a thorough review of the implementation of Sakhi Savitri committees in schools, which are intended to protect and support students.

Conclusion:

The Badlapur incident has sent shockwaves through the community, igniting a conversation about the safety of children in educational institutions. As protests continue and investigations proceed, the public is demanding accountability and swift justice for the victims. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and proper oversight in schools to protect the most vulnerable members of society.

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A Fortress Betrayed: The Murder of a Young Doctor Shatters Trust

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 The brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old post-graduate trainee doctor within the hallowed halls of RG Kar Medical College Hospital has sent shockwaves through the nation. The incident, a stark violation of trust and safety, has exposed deep-rooted systemic failures in protecting women, even in institutions dedicated to healing.

The victim, a beacon of hope and dedication, met a tragic end in a place meant to nurture life. Her lifeless body, bearing the horrific marks of violence, was discovered in a seminar hall, a sanctuary transformed into a chamber of horrors. The brutality of the crime has ignited a firestorm of outrage, with the medical community leading the charge in demanding justice. The protests that have erupted across West Bengal are a testament to the collective grief and anger over this heinous act.

The arrest of Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer with access to the hospital, marks a significant step in the investigation. However, the case has raised critical questions about security protocols, the vetting process for hospital staff, and the overall environment in which healthcare professionals operate. The incident has underscored the urgent need for comprehensive measures to prevent such tragedies from recurring.

Beyond the immediate shock and outrage, the case has brought to the forefront the broader issue of women’s safety in public spaces. The hospital, a place traditionally perceived as a safe haven, has been exposed as vulnerable. This incident serves as a stark reminder that no institution, however revered, is immune to the pervasive threat of violence against women.

The medical fraternity, already overburdened with the challenges of healthcare delivery, is now grappling with the added trauma of insecurity. Doctors and nurses, who dedicate their lives to saving lives, are demanding a safe working environment. Their protests are a call for urgent action to address the systemic issues that allowed this tragedy to occur.

As the nation mourns the loss of a young life, the focus now shifts to ensuring justice for the victim and preventing similar crimes in the future. The case serves as a grim reminder that even the most sacred of spaces can become battlegrounds for those seeking to inflict harm. It is imperative that the authorities conduct a thorough investigation, bringing the perpetrators to justice and implementing stringent measures to prevent such heinous acts from recurring.

The murder of the young doctor is a tragedy of immense proportions, but it is also a wake-up call. It demands a comprehensive response that addresses not only the immediate concerns of safety but also the underlying issues of gender inequality and violence against women.

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Rickshaw Driver Crushed to Death by Speeding SUV at Versova Beach; Two Arrested

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In a tragic incident at Versova Beach, Mumbai, a 36-year-old rickshaw driver, Ganesh Yadav, was crushed to death by a speeding SUV in the early hours of August 12. Yadav, along with fellow rickshaw driver Bablu Srivastava, was sleeping on the beach pavement to escape the city’s humidity when the fatal accident occurred.

The Versova police swiftly arrested the two accused, Nikhil Jawale (34) and Shubam Dongre (33), and charged them with culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The suspects were produced before a local court in Andheri, where they were remanded to five days in police custody for further investigation. Authorities have also sent their blood samples for testing to determine if they were driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.

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