The Times of India

Mumbai court rejects BMC mayor Ritu Tawdes discharge plea in 2016 teacher assault case, trial to proceed

A Mumbai sessions court has rejected the discharge plea of Mayor Ritu Tawde in a 2016 case involving the alleged assault of school teachers. The court found sufficient evidence, including victim and witness statements, to proceed with charges of using criminal force against public servants. The order allows the case to move towards trial.