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SC Stays Bail for Shiv Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre in Doctor Assault Case; Orders Surrender
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Moneycontrol•28-09-2026, 12:06
SC Stays Bail for Shiv Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre in Doctor Assault Case; Orders Surrender
- •The Supreme Court stayed the Bombay High Court's bail order for Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre in a doctor assault case, emphasizing that the medical fraternity cannot be attacked.
- •The apex court directed Mhatre to surrender within three days, stating that a clear message must be sent regarding the protection of medical professionals.
- •Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta admitted the Maharashtra government's appeal for hearing, noting a similar incident involving the same party after the Mhatre episode.
- •Mhatre's lawyer, Siddharth Dave, argued that his client was acquitted in 18 of 19 criminal cases, claiming they were politically motivated.
- •The incident occurred on July 6 at Shastri Nagar Hospital, where Mhatre and others allegedly assaulted doctors over a delay in treating a pregnant woman.
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The Supreme Court stayed the Bombay High Court order granting bail to Ramesh Mhatre, emphasizing that the medical fraternity cannot be attacked and ordering him to surrender within 3 days to send a clear message.
On July 6, Ramesh Mhatre and other accused gathered at Shastri Nagar Hospital and assaulted doctors and medical staff following an argument over an alleged delay in treating a pregnant woman patient.
The Supreme Court noted that the incident shows Ramesh Mhatre was involved in 19 criminal cases, including the present matter, though his counsel argued he was acquitted in 18 of them.
