2016 teachers' assault case: Court rejects discharge plea of Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde
The Hindu
Mumbai court denies discharge plea for Mayor Ritu Tawde in 2016 teachers' assault case, citing sufficient evidence for charges.
A Mumbai court has refused to discharge city Mayor and BJP corporator Ritu Tawde in a 2016 case of assault on two school teachers, citing the statements of the victims as sufficient material to "frame charges" against her.
The other witnesses also stated that Ms. Tawde had assaulted the teachers, Additional Sessions Judge Y.P. Manathka noted in the ruling on Tuesday (March 17, 2026).
The incident took place on July 29, 2016, at an Urdu medium school of the city civic body in the Vakola area.
According to the prosecution, the conflict erupted over the "sudden transfer" of a lady teacher who was reportedly battling cancer.
Ms. Tawde, along with six others, allegedly entered the school and engaged in a heated exchange with the management over the teacher's transfer, despite suffering from cancer, the prosecution said.
Further, the police alleged the accused started hurling abuses at the management and assaulted two school teachers.
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