Mumbai: The Mumbai Police have instructed that thorough patrolling be conducted at all depots in Mumbai to ensure that unused buses are cleared and that all buses parked illegally for an extended period are supervised. This action follows the rape case that happened at the Swargate bus depot of a 26-year-old woman in an MSRTC bus in Pune.

The Mumbai police have increased patrols at bus stops and locations where buses are parked in the city during the nighttime. The Mumbai police are on high alert.

Statement Made by the Mumbai Police

”A senior inspector from a police station in the eastern suburbs of Mumbai reported that they have communicated with the relevant authorities to address the issue of buses parked near depots in the area for several months to prevent potential misuse. The officer mentioned that officials have been deployed at the bus depots during the night to ensure that no untoward incidents occur”.

Additionally, police have been instructed to compile a list of individuals who have been arrested for crimes against women in recent years and are currently out on bail. They have also been directed to take written complaints from women regarding harassment seriously, including any complaints received in the past.

”A senior officer stated that while night patrols are a regular practice, renewed emphasis has been placed on this exercise. Officers have been advised to be vigilant and to question anyone loitering alone at night” as per media reports.

Mumbai: The Central Railway’s Mumbai Division is introducing additional amenities at stations in Mumbai to enhance passenger safety and comfort. This initiative includes improved facilities for differently-abled individuals (Divyangjan) across various stations throughout the city.

Recently, Central Railway (CR) announced the provision of additional amenities at stations, with major upgrades planned for Karjat and Kalyan stations and other stations in Navi Mumbai as reported by Mumbai Live. This initiative aims to facilitate hassle-free travel for commuters. The improvements include commissioning two escalators at Platform No. 1 of Karjat Station, located at the Kalyan end of the Foot Over Bridge.

List of the Key Amenities

Passenger Lift Installation at Shelu Station

A lift has been installed at Platform No. 1 of Shelu Station, located at the Karjat end of the Foot Over Bridge. This lift, along with escalators, will greatly benefit senior citizens, differently-abled individuals, and pregnant women.

New GPS Clocks at Sandhurst Road Station

Four new GPS clocks have been installed at Sandhurst Road Station, improving time visibility for passengers.

Improved Suburban Train Indicators

The old suburban train indicators have been upgraded for better visibility at Ghansoli, Rabale, and Airoli stations.

New All-in-One Video Display Indicators

All-in-one video display indicators have been installed at the Ulhasnagar, Vangani, and Neral stations to provide better communication.

Replacement of Public Announcement System Speakers

The outdated public announcement system speakers at Ulhasnagar Station have been replaced with new, modern ones to ensure clear and effective communication.

GPS Clocks, Improved Indicators, and Modern PA System

The installation of GPS clocks, improved train indicators, and a modern public announcement system at various stations will significantly enhance the communication of train running information to passengers.

Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs)

A total of 575 new Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) have been installed across 86 stations in the Mumbai Division, with an additional 226 ATVMs already in the procurement process. These machines provide quick ticketing solutions, allowing passengers to avoid long queues at ticket windows.

New Buzzers for Differently-Abled Passengers

170 new buzzers have been installed across stations on the Main and Harbour lines to assist differently-abled passengers. These buzzers help visually impaired individuals identify designated areas for Divyangjan.

This list highlights the key amenities that have been added to improve passenger experience and accessibility.

Mumbai: In a relief to former Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and others, the Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) not to act on the order of the special court.

Justice S.G. Dige granted relief to Buch, three current Whole Time Members of SEBI, and two officials of the BSE while hearing an appeal by them challenging the order of the special ACB court directing the agency to register a case against them in a listing fraud case.

The matter is likely to be heard on Tuesday.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appeared for the SEBI officials implicated in the case, while Senior Advocate Amit Desai represented the two BSE officials allegedly involved.

About The Case

The case pertains to allegations of financial fraud and regulatory violations concerning the listing of a company on the Bombay Stock Exchange in 1994.

On March 1, Special Judge Shashikant Eknathrao Bangar directed the ACB to register an FIR against Buch, the current Whole Time Members of SEBI—Ashwani Bhatia, Ananth Narayan G, and Kamlesh Chandra Varshney—and two officials from the BSE—Pramod Agarwal and Sundararaman Ramamurthy. The court also called for a status report on the probe within 30 days.

The order was passed on an application by Sapan Shrivastava, a reporter from Dombivli, who alleged irregularities in granting listing permission to a company on the BSE in 1994 without complying with the provisions of the SEBI Act, 1992, the SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018, and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

It was alleged that SEBI officials, including Buch and several Whole Time Members, failed to exercise their regulatory duties, allowing the company to list despite not meeting the necessary compliance norms. The complainant also claimed that the accused engaged in market manipulation, insider trading, and artificial inflation of share prices, thereby defrauding investors and violating the Prevention of Corruption Act.

The complaint further stated that despite multiple complaints to both SEBI and the police, no action was taken.

The special court noted that the allegations in the complaint prima facie disclosed a cognizable offense and required further investigation, considering the inaction by law enforcement agencies and SEBI.

SEBI had issued a statement asserting that it would initiate appropriate legal steps to challenge the special court’s order and remains committed to ensuring due regulatory compliance in all matters.

“Even though these officials were not holding their respective positions at the relevant point in time, the court allowed the application without issuing any notice or granting any opportunity to SEBI to place the facts on record,” SEBI stated.