Overview

• The Bombay High Court has raised doubts about the police's account of Akshay Shinde's death, challenging the claim of a retaliatory encounter.
• Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan questioned why Shinde was shot in the head rather than being overpowered or shot in the limbs.
• The court emphasized the need for a fair and impartial investigation, stating it might issue orders if the probe is not conducted properly.
• Akshay Shinde, accused of sexually assaulting two minor girls, was allegedly shot after he seized a police officer's pistol and opened fire.
• Shinde's family has filed a petition alleging a fake encounter and is demanding a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident.