Kalyan Court grants bail to Corporator Ramesh Mhatre in doctor assault case
A Kalyan district court has granted bail to Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, who was arrested for assaulting doctors at a municipal hospital. While Mhatre was released on bail, three other co-accused remain in judicial custody.
Why it matters
The case underscores ongoing issues regarding the safety of medical professionals and the legal accountability of public officials.
The Kalyan district and sessions court on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) granted bail to Shiv Sena (Shinde group) Corporator Ramesh Sukanya Mhatre, who was arrested for assaulting doctors at the Municipal Shastrinagar hospital. Judge K.S. Katkade passed the order after hearing the defence counsel, the police prosecutor, and the investigating officer.
The court set the bail amount at ₹50,000 with a surety bond. Mr. Mhatre, who represents the Kopar Prabhag, had been in police custody for two days. His remand ended on Monday (July 13, 2026), following which his lawyer moved an application for bail. The court considered the submissions from both sides before allowing the release.
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