Maharashtra
Mumbai: Lilavati Hospital Plaint Alleging Harassment By HDFC Bank Is Bid To Avoid Paying Dues, Says Bombay HC

Mumbai, Sep 24: The Bombay High Court has held that a complaint by the Lilavati Hospital’s trustee alleging that harassment by HDFC Bank led to the death of his father and the hospital’s founder was an attempt to avoid payment of dues.
A division bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande said filing the complaint before the state minorities commission was “nothing but an attempt to wriggle out of responsibilities”.
The judgement was passed on September 18.
The court quashed the Commission’s show cause notice to the HDFC Bank and its managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) in July this year, directing them to appear before it on August 1.
The Commission was hearing a complaint filed by Rajesh Mehta, permanent trustee of the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust, which runs the Lilavati Hospital here, alleging severe harassment and mental torture by the senior management and recovery department of the bank to him and his father, Kishor Mehta.
The complainant claimed the bank was in collusion with certain erstwhile trustees of the hospital trust, and this harassment caused the death of Kishor Mehta on May 20, 2024.
He alleged that the senior management had kept the sword of arrest hanging over Kishor Mehta, which resulted in his untimely death.
The Mehtas belong to the minority Jain community.
The bank, in its plea in the high court, challenged the notice and refuted the allegations, saying the complaint before the Commission was filed only to circumvent the recovery proceedings it had initiated.
The court conceded and said the complaint filed by Rajesh Mehta was “nothing but an attempt to short-circuit the procedure adopted by the HDFC Bank against its borrowers and to face an action as a debtor, who was jointly and severally liable to pay an amount of Rs 14 crore”.
“On the pretext that since he (Rajesh Mehta) is a member of the Jain community, he cannot knock on the doors of the Commission and get orders passed,” the bench said.
The bench noted that if a liability of recovery of dues is fastened upon the complainant, he cannot take benefit of being a member of a minority community to wriggle out of the same.
It also said the Commission had acted beyond its jurisdiction by issuing notice to the bank.
The court, while quashing the show cause notice issued to the HDFC bank’s managing director and CEO, said it was done so “without jurisdiction and was in violation of the principles of natural justice”.
The court noted that the Commission is empowered to make recommendations to ensure effective implementation and enforcement of all safeguards provided in the Constitution, laws enacted by the Parliament and the state legislature and those contained in the policies and schemes for minorities.
The bench said it was “really doubtful” whether the provisions of the Maharashtra State Minorities Commission Act intended to cover an individual complaint like the present one.
In 2020, the recovery officer passed an order directing the civil imprisonment of Rajesh Mehta and Kishor Mehta, which the courts confirmed, and an arrest warrant was also issued in 2023 against Rajesh Mehta, it said.
It further noted that the Mehta family had filed 15 proceedings on the issue before a civil court, the high court and the Supreme Court.
“When Mr Mehta (Rajesh Mehta) was unable to taste success in either of the proceedings, to short circuit the payment of the amount due under the recovery certificate and to avoid arrest, the present complaint was filed before the Minorities Commission,” the high court said.
The court also restrained the Commission from proceeding with the complaint by summoning the petitioners (bank).
Maharashtra
Mumbai Horror: 10-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted and Video Recorded; Mother’s Boyfriend and Girlfriend Arrested Under POCSO

Mumbai, June 23, 2025 — In a shocking and tragic incident, a 10-year-old girl was sexually assaulted with a screwdriver, and the horrific crime was recorded on video, police sources revealed. The suspects, believed to be the girl’s mother’s boyfriend and his girlfriend, have been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The incident came to light after the child’s family reported the abuse, prompting an investigation by Mumbai police. Authorities launched a raid and apprehended the accused, who are now in custody. The police have also recovered the video evidence, which has been handed over to forensic experts for forensic analysis.
According to police officials, the girl was subjected to sexual assault at a residential property in the city. The accused reportedly drugged and assaulted her, recording the act maliciously. The child’s family expressed their shock and distress over the incident, emphasizing the need for stringent measures to protect vulnerable children from such heinous crimes.
The police have registered a case under multiple sections of the POCSO Act, including those related to sexual assault and recording videos of minors without consent. Further investigations are ongoing, and authorities have assured strict action against the accused.
This distressing case highlights the urgent need for awareness, vigilance, and protective measures for children in Mumbai and across India. Child rights organizations have called for enhanced safety protocols and emphasized the importance of reporting abuse immediately.
Mumbai police have urged the public to remain alert and report any suspicious activity involving minors to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Mumbai Press remains committed to reporting on this case as it develops and advocating for the safety and rights of children everywhere.
Maharashtra
Mumbai Police arrests 38 wanted accused

crime
Mumbai: Mumbai Police has intensified its action against criminal elements. Between June 11 and June 20, the police claimed to have arrested 38 most wanted accused during a special operation in Zone 4 of Mumbai. These accused had several serious crimes registered against them, including 34 assault and harassment, 13 property and 9 other crimes.
This operation was conducted under the leadership of Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti. DCP Ragasudha said that the police were looking for many accused and the police had started searching for them. Under this, this operation was conducted and the police has also prepared a list of criminals who are wanted in many cases.
Maharashtra
Massive Fire Breaks Out In Mumbai’s Marine Lines Area; Visuals Surface

Mumbai: A large blaze occurred in a residential building at Marine Lines in Mumbai. Reports indicate that a significant fire was caused by a short circuit on the fourth floor of a residential building named Neelkanth. The firefighters arrived at the location. No specifics regarding injuries or fatalities have been confirmed. Visuals of this fire are being shared on social media. Further information is awaited
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