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Court Official Assaulted During Foreclosure

Court Official Assaulted During Foreclosure

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A case has been registered against five people, including an 85-year-old man, for allegedly assaulting a woman court official during a flat foreclosure procedure in Thane, Maharashtra.

Bihar murder suspect arrested in Thane after two years on the run

Bihar murder suspect arrested in Thane after two years on the run

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A man wanted in connection with a 2022 murder case in Bihar has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, after being on the run for two years.

Court Acquits Income Tax Officer In Bribery Case: Here's Why

Court Acquits Income Tax Officer In Bribery Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A special CBI court in Thane acquitted an Income-Tax officer accused of demanding a bribe, citing lack of proof of illegal demand and contradictory evidence.

Man held for firing at petrol pump over old dispute in Thane

Man held for firing at petrol pump over old dispute in Thane

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A 39-year-old history-sheeter has been arrested for allegedly firing at a man at a petrol pump in Thane, Maharashtra, following a previous dispute. The accused was apprehended and is now in police custody.

HC denies relief to Shiv Sena corporator in doctor assault case

HC denies relief to Shiv Sena corporator in doctor assault case

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

"Let him be inside for some more time," the Bombay high court said on Wednesday while continuing its stay to the bail granted to Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre who is accused of assaulting doctors and staff at a municipal hospital in Dombivli. It also ordered preservation of the CCTV footage of the July 6 incident and the footage of Mhatre's own hospital stay after his arrest.

Shiv Sena corporator, aides remanded in police custody for assaulting doctors

Shiv Sena corporator, aides remanded in police custody for assaulting doctors

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre and three associates have been remanded in police custody until July 13 for allegedly assaulting two doctors and medical staff at a Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation hospital, an incident captured on a viral video that sparked widespread outrage.

Accused Acquitted In Rape Case Due To Age Discrepancy

Accused Acquitted In Rape Case Due To Age Discrepancy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A special court in Thane acquitted a 28-year-old man accused of raping a minor, citing insufficient evidence regarding the victim's age and indications of a consensual relationship.

Inter-state Liquor Racket Busted in Thane, Maharashtra: Rs 32 Lakh Seized

Inter-state Liquor Racket Busted in Thane, Maharashtra: Rs 32 Lakh Seized

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra Excise Department dismantled a major inter-state illicit liquor racket operating in Thane district, seizing contraband valued at Rs 32 lakh after conducting multiple raids.

Mumbai Court Orders Mental Health Assessment for Train Shooting Suspect

Mumbai Court Orders Mental Health Assessment for Train Shooting Suspect

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A Mumbai court has directed prison authorities to shift Chetan Singh Choudhary, accused of a 2023 train shooting, to a mental hospital for evaluation to determine his fitness to stand trial.

Bombay High Court Quashes Extortion Case Against Sanjay Pandey

Bombay High Court Quashes Extortion Case Against Sanjay Pandey

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The Bombay High Court has quashed an extortion FIR registered against former Maharashtra DGP Sanjay Pandey and others in Thane. The FIR was based on a complaint by builder Sanjay Punamiya, who alleged extortion and coercion.

Investment Fraudster Sentenced: Court Orders Asset Auction to Repay Victims

Investment Fraudster Sentenced: Court Orders Asset Auction to Repay Victims

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A special court in Thane, Maharashtra, has sentenced the mastermind of an investment fraud to rigorous imprisonment and ordered the auction of his properties to repay duped investors.

Docs' assault: IMA suspends Monday strike after HC stays Sena leader's bail

Docs' assault: IMA suspends Monday strike after HC stays Sena leader's bail

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Maharashtra has suspended its planned July 20 strike following the Bombay High Court's intervention in a doctor assault case. However, the medical fraternity has issued a strong warning to the Maharashtra government, threatening an indefinite statewide strike from August 9 if their demands for enhanced doctor safety, including amendments to existing laws and a new ordinance, are not met.

Thane court asks Maha ATS to stop Mansukh Hiran death probe

Thane court asks Maha ATS to stop Mansukh Hiran death probe

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

A Thane court on Wednesday directed the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) to stop its investigation into the death of businessman Mansukh Hiran and hand over case records to the National Investigation Agency immediately.

Maharashtra Court Jails Two for Fatal Drunken Brawl

Maharashtra Court Jails Two for Fatal Drunken Brawl

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced two brothers to life imprisonment for the murder of a fellow labourer following a drunken brawl in 2017. The court relied on circumstantial evidence, medical reports, and forensic findings to convict the accused.

Bombay High Court Slams FRRO for Obstructing US Citizen's Travel Despite Court Order

Bombay High Court Slams FRRO for Obstructing US Citizen's Travel Despite Court Order

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Bombay High Court has criticised the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) for failing to process the exit permit of a US national facing religious conversion charges, despite a court order allowing him to travel.

Raj Thackeray Acquitted In 2008 Railway Exam Assault Case

Raj Thackeray Acquitted In 2008 Railway Exam Assault Case

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A Thane court acquitted Raj Thackeray and others in a 2008 case of alleged assault on Railway Recruitment Board examinees, citing lack of evidence and failure to prove Thackeray's presence or incitement.

Sri Lankan Man Gets Jail Term for Illegally Staying in India

Sri Lankan Man Gets Jail Term for Illegally Staying in India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

A Thane court has sentenced a Sri Lankan national to rigorous imprisonment for illegally staying in India and ordered his deportation after the sentence.

MCOCA Charges Dropped as Court Finds No Link to Chain-Snatching

MCOCA Charges Dropped as Court Finds No Link to Chain-Snatching

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A special court in Thane acquitted two men charged under MCOCA in a 2023 chain-snatching case due to lack of evidence linking them to the crime.

Maharashtra TET paper leak 'mastermind' arrested from Bihar

Maharashtra TET paper leak 'mastermind' arrested from Bihar

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

Police have arrested the alleged mastermind, Vijayendrakumar alias Bijendra Kumar Gupta, and an associate in the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 paper leak case, bringing the total number of arrests to 14. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) tracked Gupta, identified as the chief coordinator of an inter-state network, to Samastipur, Bihar. The arrests are expected to help uncover the financial aspects of the racket, which involved an organised criminal syndicate within a printing press.

CoinDCX Co-founders Released on Bail in Alleged Cheating Case

CoinDCX Co-founders Released on Bail in Alleged Cheating Case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A court in Thane district granted bail to CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal in an alleged Rs 71.60 lakh cheating case, citing a lack of prima facie evidence against them. The case involves allegations of impersonation and misuse of the CoinDCX brand by fraudsters.

'Lone wolf, ISIS links': Maha ATS on man who stabbed guards

'Lone wolf, ISIS links': Maha ATS on man who stabbed guards

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The accused, identified as Zaib Zubair Ansari (31), who returned to India from the US in 2020, allegedly asked the security guards their religion after an altercation at an under-construction building in the Mira Road area of Thane, he said.

Ex-Life Insurance Manager Convicted In Investment Fraud Case

Ex-Life Insurance Manager Convicted In Investment Fraud Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A former life insurance manager in Thane has been sentenced to two years in jail for defrauding people of over Rs 3.51 crore with false promises of high returns on stock market investments.

Monsoon fury brings Mumbai-Pune to a standstill; 'Missing Link' reopens

Monsoon fury brings Mumbai-Pune to a standstill; 'Missing Link' reopens

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Heavy monsoon rains have severely impacted Mumbai and its surrounding areas, leading to landslides, suspension of train services, and at least 13 fatalities over the past few days. The Mumbai-Pune Expressway was also shut due to a concrete pillar collapse and waterlogging.

Ex-govt staffer acquitted in Rs 800 bribery case after 19 years

Ex-govt staffer acquitted in Rs 800 bribery case after 19 years

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A special CBI court in Thane acquitted a former central government employee accused of accepting a bribe, citing insufficient proof of demand despite the recovery of currency notes.

Four Arrested As Police Seize Ganja In Nashik

Four Arrested As Police Seize Ganja In Nashik

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Police in Nashik, Maharashtra, seized 30 kilograms of ganja worth Rs 6 lakh and arrested four individuals involved in the illegal drug trade.

Raj Thackeray acquitted in 2008 railway recruitment assault case

Raj Thackeray acquitted in 2008 railway recruitment assault case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A court in Thane acquitted all the accused, including MNS chief Raj Thackeray, in a 2008 case related to the alleged assault on Railway Recruitment Board examinees at Kalyan railway station by MNS activists.

Raj Thackeray Acquitted In 2008 Railway Examinee Assault Case

Raj Thackeray Acquitted In 2008 Railway Examinee Assault Case

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A court in Thane acquitted all the accused, including MNS chief Raj Thackeray, in a 2008 case related to the alleged assault on Railway Recruitment Board examinees at Kalyan railway station by MNS activists.

CoinDCX Founders' Arrest: Complainant Withdraws Grievance After Recovering Investment

CoinDCX Founders' Arrest: Complainant Withdraws Grievance After Recovering Investment

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The complainant in a Rs 71.6 lakh cheating case involving CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal has withdrawn his grievance after recovering his invested amount. The arrests were made following an FIR registered on March 16 at Mumbra police station against Gupta, Khandelwal and four others on charges of cheating, criminal breach of trust and fraud.

Tax Official Sentenced to Jail for Accepting Bribe to Process TDS Refund

Tax Official Sentenced to Jail for Accepting Bribe to Process TDS Refund

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A senior tax assistant in the Income Tax department was sentenced to six months in jail and fined Rs 4000 in a bribery case by a special CBI court in Thane.

Auto Driver Acquitted In Sexual Assault Case As Victim Untraceable

Auto Driver Acquitted In Sexual Assault Case As Victim Untraceable

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A special court in Thane acquitted an auto rickshaw driver accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in 2020, as the victim and her mother could not be traced during the trial.

Man Gets Life Sentence For Stabbing Neighbour To Death

Man Gets Life Sentence For Stabbing Neighbour To Death

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A man in Thane, Maharashtra, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his neighbour, while his parents were acquitted due to lack of evidence.

Maha court acquits wife, lover of man's murder for want of proof

Maha court acquits wife, lover of man's murder for want of proof

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

A Thane court acquitted a woman and her paramour accused of murdering her husband in 2018, citing insufficient evidence and failure by the prosecution to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

BEST bus strike: Mumbaikars continue to struggle for 2nd day

BEST bus strike: Mumbaikars continue to struggle for 2nd day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

BEST employees continued their strike in Mumbai for a second day, causing significant disruption to public transport despite appeals from the Maharashtra Transport Minister and the invocation of MESMA. Commuters were forced to rely on alternative, overcrowded transport options, while the striking unions maintained their demands for budget merger, improved pay, and absorption of contractual workers.

Gangster Ravi Pujari in Police Custody Over 2017 Extortion Case

Gangster Ravi Pujari in Police Custody Over 2017 Extortion Case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Jailed gangster Ravi Pujari has been arrested by Thane Police in connection with a 2017 extortion and firing case. He was produced before a special MCOCA court and remanded in police custody until March 27.

Bandra demolition: ISI, underworld plotted attacks on Mumbai police; 8 held

Bandra demolition: ISI, underworld plotted attacks on Mumbai police; 8 held

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A Pakistan-backed ISI-underworld terror module, busted by Delhi Police, had planned to attack policemen and security forces in Mumbai to avenge the demolition of an illegal mosque in Garib Nagar, Bandra.

ATS searches homes in Thane, Pune after techie's arrest over Al Qaeda links

ATS searches homes in Thane, Pune after techie's arrest over Al Qaeda links

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has questioned a teacher in Thane regarding his connection to a Pune-based software engineer arrested for alleged links with Al Qaeda and other banned outfits.

Mumbai Truck Driver Gets Life For Shopkeeper's Murder

Mumbai Truck Driver Gets Life For Shopkeeper's Murder

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A Mumbai court sentenced a truck driver to life imprisonment for the murder of a shopkeeper in Mulund in May 2023. The driver ran the victim over with his truck following a dispute.

Widow of Train Shooting Victim Opposes New Mental Health Review for Accused

Widow of Train Shooting Victim Opposes New Mental Health Review for Accused

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The widow of a victim in the 2023 railway firing incident has urged the sessions court to revoke its order directing a fresh mental health evaluation for the accused former RPF constable Chetan Singh Chaudhary, claiming he is attempting to stall the trial.

Mumbai Drug Traffickers Convicted, Assets Worth Crores Seized

Mumbai Drug Traffickers Convicted, Assets Worth Crores Seized

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has secured the conviction of five individuals involved in a major synthetic drug trafficking case in Mumbai, and has seized assets worth over Rs 6.5 crore linked to the illegal trade.

Asian Junior Squash: Anika Dubey will set sights on another medal

Asian Junior Squash: Anika Dubey will set sights on another medal

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Anika Dubey from Pune, Akanksha Gupta from Thane, and Vasundhara Nangare from Kalamb -- three girls from different corners of Maharashtra have cleared the SRFI Selection Round for the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships to be held in China.