Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde. File image
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A Mumbai courtroom has refused to discharge metropolis Mayor and BJP corporator Ritu Tawde in a 2016 case of assault on two faculty academics, citing the statements of the victims as adequate materials to “frame charges” in opposition to her.
The different witnesses additionally said that Ms. Tawde had assaulted the academics, Additional Sessions Judge Y.P. Manathka famous within the ruling on Tuesday (March 17, 2026).
Published – March 18, 2026 12:31 pm IST
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