​The Bombay High Court has expressed strong disapproval over the Maharashtra government’s failure to register an FIR against five police officers involved in the custodial death of Akshay Shinde, an accused in the Badlapur school sexual assault case. Despite the court’s explicit order on April 7, 2025, directing the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the registration of an FIR, no action had been taken by April 25, 2025.​

The court described the government’s inaction as a “brazen violation” and warned of potential contempt proceedings. The CID had initially failed to transfer the case documents to the SIT, leading to further delays. However, following the court’s intervention, the CID agreed to hand over the necessary documents to the SIT.

The case has raised concerns about accountability and the rule of law, with the court emphasizing the importance of adhering to judicial orders to maintain public trust in the justice system.

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