Mumbai: The cabinet sub-committee has decided to withdraw 44 cases registered in connection with various festivals, and political and social agitations in the state and has recommended the same to the government, committee chairperson and cultural affairs minister Ashish Shelar said on Wednesday.
Details of the Withdrawn Cases
The cases withdrawn include those related to the cow protection movement, labour movement, and festivals including Ganeshotsav, Navratri and Dahi Handi. Crimes against women, serious cases, personal and civil cases cannot be waived under the government's policy.
Policy Guidelines
The sub-committee's decision aligns with the state government's policy that excludes certain categories of offenses from being withdrawn. Specifically, crimes against women, serious criminal cases, and personal or civil disputes are not eligible for waiver.
- Cow protection movement related cases
- Labour movement cases
- Festival-related cases (Ganeshotsav, Navratri, Dahi Handi)
This move is expected to provide relief to individuals involved in these cases, which were registered during various agitations and celebrations.
