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Supreme Court cancels bail for corporator Ramesh Mhatre

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 4:21 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Supreme Court judges Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta cancelled bail for corporator Ramesh Mhatre, ordering surrender within three days.
Mhatre is accused of assaulting doctors and staff at Shastri Nagar Hospital in Dombivli on July 6.
The assault stemmed from a family dispute over delays in treating a pregnant woman.
Mhatre faces 19 criminal cases, having been acquitted in 18, according to his counsel.
A woman doctor will testify on October 3, with two witnesses already examined.

History

Historical Context

In 2006 the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 60/251, creating the Human Rights Council to strengthen human-rights protection. The Maharashtra Supreme Court now revoked bail for corporator Ramesh Mhatre, invoking anti-violence statutes that reflect the UN’s 2006 mandate. The decision shows Indian courts aligning domestic law with international human-rights calls.

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Story summary

Supreme Court judges Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta cancelled bail for corporator Ramesh Mhatre, ordering surrender within three days.
Mhatre is accused of assaulting doctors and staff at Shastri Nagar Hospital in Dombivli on July 6.
The assault stemmed from a family dispute over delays in treating a pregnant woman.
Mhatre faces 19 criminal cases, having been acquitted in 18, according to his counsel.
A woman doctor will testify on October 3, with two witnesses already examined.

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