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HC slams police for shoddy probe into former corporator’s caste certificate
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· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This petition was heard by a court, which was critical of the police investigation into a former corporator's caste certificate. A petition was filed by advocate Chitra Salunke, seeking to transfer a probe to the Crime Investigation Department.
A petition was filed by advocate Chitra Salunke, seeking to transfer a probe to the Crime Investigation Department. This petition was heard by a court, which was critical of the police investigation into a former corporator's caste certificate. The court's criticism was directed at the shoddy probe conducted by the police.
Further details about the case and the court's decision are available from the source. The petition specifically requested that the investigation be handed over to the Crime Investigation Department, indicating concerns about the handling of the case by the police.
The outcome of the petition and any subsequent actions taken by the court or the Crime Investigation Department are not specified in the available information.
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Category: safety Published: October 7, 2026 Source: Hindustan Times — Mumbai Reading time: 1 min
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