Maharashtra
Complaint By Sameer Wankhede Against Nawab Malik Under Atrocities Act ‘Neither True Nor False,’ Police Tells Bombay HC

Mumbai: The Mumbai Police informed the Bombay High Court that it has decided to file a closure report in the Atrocities Act case filed by former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) zonal director Sameer Wankhede against NCP leader Nawab Malik, citing lack of evidence.
State advocate SS Kaushik told a division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela Gokhale that the police have conducted their investigation and will submit a “C-summary report” before the magistrate’s court in the 2022 case.
What Is A “C-Summary Report”
A “C-summary report” is filed when the police conclude there is no evidence to support the allegations, and the case is deemed neither true nor false. Once filed, the complainant can challenge the report before the trial court, which will decide whether to accept or reject it after hearing all parties.
About The Case
Wankhede had moved the high court last year alleging police inaction on his complaint against Malik under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Wankhede. Wankhede, who is currently an Additional Commissioner in the Directorate General of Taxpayer Services (DGTS) and a member of the Mahar Scheduled Caste, sought the transfer of the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
In its order dated January 14, a copy of which was made available on Monday late night, the court disposed of Wankhede’s petition, observing that “in view of the police’s statement, nothing survives for consideration.” However, the bench clarified that Wankhede was free to pursue appropriate legal remedies. “Needless to state, we have not gone into the merits of the petitioner’s complaint nor the investigation carried out by the police, and all contentions of all parties are kept open,” the court noted.
Bombay HC Directs Police To Investigate The Matter
Earlier, in December 2024, the HC had directed the police to investigate the matter and bring it to its logical conclusion. Subsequently, the police added two sections under the Atrocities Act—Section 3(1)(q) (false information to cause injury or annoyance) and Section 3(1)(r) (intentional insult or intimidation of a Scheduled Caste or Tribe member).
Allegation Made By Sameer Wankhede Against Nawab Malik
Wankhede alleged Malik initiated a campaign to defame him after the former arrested Malik’s son-in-law Sameer Khan in a 2021 drug case. According to Wankhede, Malik targeted him on social media and television, questioning his caste and the authenticity of his caste certificate, causing him and his family mental distress and humiliation. His counsel, Rajiv Chavan, pointed out that despite an FIR filed in August 2022, Malik has not been arrested.
Maharashtra
Mumbai Eyes Pedestrian Subway Network To Boost Metro Line 3 Connectivity; 1-Km Link Planned Connecting Acharya Atre Chowk Station To Mahalaxmi Racecourse

Mumbai: As Mumbai gears up for the full launch of Metro Line 3 in August, city planners are shifting focus from just underground transit to creating a seamless pedestrian experience above and below the ground. Officials are now envisioning a citywide network of pedestrian subways that will connect commuters directly from Metro stations to key urban destinations, offices, malls, parks and even the coastline.
Key Meeting Held Between Top Infra Bodies & BMC
In a key development, senior officials from the BMC, Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL), Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and Indian Railways met at the BMC headquarters on Monday evening to discuss last-mile connectivity solutions. The meeting focused on integrating pedestrian infrastructure with the expanding Metro system, particularly around Metro Line 3 stations.
Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, is Mumbai’s first fully underground metro corridor. It currently operates from Aarey to Acharya Atre Chowk in Worli and is already serving around 60,000 passengers daily. Once fully operational, the 33.5-km line will connect 27 stations, stretching from Aarey in the north to Cuffe Parade in South Mumbai. It will traverse key commercial and transport nodes such as Mumbai Central, Mahalaxmi, Churchgate, CSMT and BKC.
One of the first pedestrian integration projects in the pipeline is a 1-kilometre-long subway connecting the Acharya Atre Chowk station to the Mahalaxmi Racecourse and the Coastal Road parking hub at Haji Ali. A 160-metre side arm is also being planned to provide access to nearby open spaces. BMC and MMRCL have been working on its alignment since June.
The meeting was primarily about identifying nodal agencies that will lead such pedestrian infrastructure projects,” the official added. A senior official confirmed that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be drafted within the next four months.
Mega Plan For Subways Around Key Metro Stations
The broader vision includes building pedestrian subways within a 500-metre to 1-kilometre radius of major Metro stations, particularly in high-density zones like malls, corporate parks and business hubs. Equipped with escalators and elevators, these subways aim to be accessible to all, encouraging walking, easing traffic congestion, and redefining Mumbai as a more connected and commuter-friendly city.
If successfully implemented, this pedestrian network could become a game-changer in urban mobility and last-mile connectivity for Mumbai.
Maharashtra
Ladki Bahin Yojana: 26.34 Lakh Ineligible People Temporarily Suspended Due To Suspicion Of Fraud

State governments and the Central government have introduced schemes to improve the economic condition of women. Similarly, the Chief Minister Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is being run in Maharashtra. Under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs 1,500 is provided every month to eligible women beneficiaries.
Ladki Bahin Scheme Fraud
So far, 12 instalments of this scheme have been released. Meanwhile, a scam has been revealed in the Ladki Bahin scheme in Maharashtra. This has created a stir in the state. Many men are also benefiting from this scheme. Now the government is preparing to recover money from ineligible people.
State Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkar has issued a statement saying that during the verification it was found that people are taking advantage of the scheme despite being ineligible. In such a situation, the state government has removed 26.34 lakh ineligible people from the scheme. Let us tell you that in June 2024, the Maharashtra government launched the Chief Minister Majhi Ladki Behen Yojana, intending to promote the economic independence of women in the state.
Under this scheme, eligible women between 21 and 65 years of age in Maharashtra are provided financial assistance of Rs 1,500 every month. Aditi Tatkar said on the social media platform X that investigation revealed that some beneficiaries were taking advantage of multiple schemes. Some families had more than two beneficiaries. In some cases, even men had applied for this scheme. She further said that the Women and Child Development Department had sought information from all government departments to check the eligibility of all applications. The Information and Technology Department said that about 26.34 lakh beneficiaries are taking advantage of this scheme despite being ineligible.
How Many Accounts Were Suspended?
The accounts of 26.34 lakh ineligible people have been temporarily suspended. Apart from this, about 2.25 crore eligible beneficiaries have received the installment for June 2025.
Investigation Of Suspended Accounts
The district officer of the respective district will investigate the accounts of those whose accounts have been suspended. If they are found eligible in the verification, then the suspended accounts will start getting benefits again. It is being said that the state government can take strict action against those who take advantage by giving wrong information.
Can All Women Participate In Ladki Bahin Scheme?
This scheme has been implemented only for women between the ages of 21 and 65. To take advantage of this scheme, women must be residents of Maharashtra. To join this scheme, one has to apply online. All married, unmarried, divorced women can take advantage of this scheme. To take advantage of the scheme, it is very important for women to have an account in a bank. At the same time, the annual income of the woman’s family should not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh. This scheme does not apply to those women who are taking advantage of any other government scheme.
Maharashtra
Big ED action: Raids on 12 locations of Vasai-Virar Commissioner Anil Pawar

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Mumbai has launched a search operation at 12 locations linked to Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) Commissioner Anil Pawar, his associates, family members and benamidars. This action is being taken in a case of illegal construction, in which residential and commercial buildings were illegally constructed on government and private land.
What is the whole matter?
According to the authorized development plan of the city, a total of 41 illegal buildings were constructed on the lands that were reserved for sewage treatment plants and dumping grounds and on private lands.
These buildings were constructed without any valid approval, and then sold to the general public by creating fake approval documents. The accused builders and developers already knew that these buildings were illegal and would be demolished one day, despite this, they sold rooms in them by misleading the people.
Builders accused of fraud
The developers collected crores of rupees from the public and settled them in illegal buildings and in a way cheated them. Builders, developers and possibly some municipal officials have also been found involved in this scam.
Demolition on the orders of the High Court
All these 41 illegal buildings were demolished on the orders of the Bombay High Court, leaving about 2,500 families homeless.
Focus of ED investigation
The main focus of the ED investigation is to know how such a large number of illegal buildings came up, which officials were involved in this and how the money related to this illegal construction was misappropriated. Along with the investigation of the properties of Anil Pawar and his close associates, the link of money laundering is also being investigated.
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