Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Supreme Court Cancels Sena Corporator’s Bail in Thane Assault Case
The Supreme Court stopped the bail given to Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre.
He is accused of assaulting doctors and hospital workers at Shastri Nagar Hospital in Thane.
The alleged incident happened on July 6 after a disagreement about treatment for a pregnant woman.
The court told Mhatre to surrender within three days.
It said doctors and other medical workers must be protected from attacks.
The Bombay High Court had earlier granted bail to Mhatre and four other accused people.
Mhatre’s lawyer said the trial had already started and that the other cases against him were politically motivated.
The Supreme Court will consider the Maharashtra government’s appeal.
The Supreme Court cancelled or stayed bail for Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Sukrya Mhatre in the Thane hospital assault case.
The court ordered Mhatre to surrender within three days and agreed to hear Maharashtra’s appeal.
The alleged July 6 assault occurred at Shastri Nagar Hospital after a dispute over treatment of a pregnant woman.
The bench said medical professionals serve the public and must not be attacked.
Mhatre’s lawyer said the cases against him were politically motivated and that he had been acquitted in 18 of 19 cases.
- Who
- Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Sukrya Mhatre and four other accused people are involved; the Supreme Court, Maharashtra government and Bombay High Court are part of the proceedings.
- What
- The Supreme Court stayed or cancelled the Bombay High Court’s bail order and directed Mhatre to surrender within three days.
- When
- The alleged assault occurred on July 6; the Bombay High Court granted bail on August 7; the Supreme Court issued its ruling on Monday, identified by one report as September 28, 2026.
- Where
- Shastri Nagar Hospital, a municipal hospital in Thane district, Maharashtra, described in one report as being in Dombivli.
- Why
- The alleged assault followed complaints that hospital staff delayed treatment for a pregnant woman after advising her transfer because neonatal intensive care beds were full.
Mhatre’s Defense
Prosecution and Medical-Safety Concerns
Whether bail should continue
Mhatre’s Defense
Mhatre’s lawyer said the trial had begun, two witnesses had been examined and there had been no obstruction to the proceedings.
Prosecution and Medical-Safety Concerns
The Maharashtra government appealed the bail order, and the Supreme Court directed Mhatre to surrender while agreeing to hear the appeal.
Mhatre’s criminal cases
Mhatre’s Defense
The defense said Mhatre’s 19 cases, including the current matter, were politically motivated and that he had been acquitted in 18 of them.
Prosecution and Medical-Safety Concerns
The Supreme Court noted that the current case was Mhatre’s 19th criminal matter.
Protection of medical workers
Mhatre’s Defense
The defense emphasized the ongoing trial and the scheduled testimony of the woman doctor who made the complaint.
Prosecution and Medical-Safety Concerns
The Supreme Court said the medical fraternity serves the public and cannot be attacked.
- Accused
- Ramesh Sukrya Mhatre, a Shiv Sena corporator, and four other people
- Alleged incident
- Doctors and hospital staff were allegedly assaulted at Shastri Nagar Hospital on July 6.
- Court direction
- Mhatre must surrender within three days.
- Earlier bail order
- The Bombay High Court granted bail to Mhatre and four other accused on August 7 and directed a time-bound trial.
- Supreme Court bench
- Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta
- Trial status
- The trial had begun; Mhatre’s lawyer said two witnesses had been examined and the complainant doctor was scheduled to testify on October 3.
- Defense claim
- Mhatre’s lawyer said the 19 cases against him were politically motivated and that he had been acquitted in 18.
Sources
Dombivli Doctors’ Assault Case: Supreme Court Cancels Shiv Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre’s Bail; Victim’s Family Welcomes Ruling
Supreme Court stays bail for Shiv Sena corporator in Thane doctors’ assault case - Telegraph India
