The Bombay high court has taken suo motu cognisance of a sexual assault case involving two kindergarten girls in Maharashtra’s Badlapur. The court criticised the police investigation and the school’s response. Protests erupted, leading to violence and injuries. The Maharashtra government has introduced new school safety measures, and a Special Investigation Team has been formed to ensure thorough investigation.

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A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra also asked the Union Health Secretary to meet top officials and top police officers of various states to formulate a plan for interim safety of doctors.