Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Bombay HC Permits Withdrawal of 2020 Rioting Case
The Bombay High Court has allowed the Maharashtra government to drop a case from 2020 involving a protest outside the Reserve Bank of India.
This means the former Chief Minister and other leaders won't face charges related to that event.
The decision followed recommendations from a government committee, which considered factors such as the lack of serious damage or loss of life.
The court is also keeping an eye on other pending cases against politicians and has asked for more details.
Bombay High Court permitted withdrawal of a 2020 rioting case.
Case involved former CM Prithviraj Chavan and BJP leader Vikhe Patil.
The case stemmed from a protest outside the RBI office in December 2020.
Decision based on recommendations of a state-appointed committee.
The court is monitoring pending cases against lawmakers.
- Who
- Bombay High Court and Maharashtra government
- What
- Permitted the withdrawal of a 2020 rioting case
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- Following recommendations of a state-appointed committee
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Case Type
- 2020 Rioting Case
- Key Figures
- Prithviraj Chavan, Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil
- Protest Location
- RBI Office
- Basis for Withdrawal
- Government Resolution (GR)
- GR Criteria
- No loss of life, damage under ₹5 lakh, cases registered up to 2022
