2016 teachers' assault case: Court rejects discharge plea of Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde

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According to the prosecution, the struggle erupted implicit the "sudden transfer" of a woman teacher who was reportedly battling cancer.

Published - March 18, 2026 12:31 p.m. IST - Mumbai

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde. File picture | Photo Credit: PTI

A Mumbai tribunal has refused to discharge metropolis Mayor and BJP corporator Ritu Tawde successful a 2016 lawsuit of battle connected 2 schoolhouse teachers, citing the statements of the victims arsenic capable worldly to "frame charges" against her.

The different witnesses besides stated that Ms. Tawde had assaulted the teachers, Additional Sessions Judge Y.P. Manathka noted successful the ruling connected Tuesday (March 17, 2026).

Published - March 18, 2026 12:31 p.m. IST

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