Overview
- Akshay Shinde, accused of sexually assaulting two minors, was killed in a police encounter in September 2024, which his parents allege was staged.
- Shinde’s parents verbally requested to withdraw their petition for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe, citing stress and family responsibilities, but the court declined to close the case immediately.
- A magisterial inquiry report found five police officers responsible for Shinde's death, questioning their claims of self-defense during the alleged encounter.
- The Bombay High Court criticized the state government for delays in filing an FIR against the officers, despite the inquiry findings and available evidence.
- The state argued that an independent Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probe is ongoing, and further investigation is needed before taking action against the officers.