The Economic Times

BMC mayor Ritu Tawde suffers a setback in 10-year-old school assault case, court rejects discharge plea

A court has rejected Mayor Ritu Tawde's plea to be discharged from a 2016 case. She faces trial for allegedly assaulting school teachers. The incident involved a dispute over a teacher's transfer. The court found sufficient evidence to proceed. Tawde had sought discharge citing lack of intent and political targeting. The prosecution relies on eyewitness accounts.