Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Bombay HC Seeks State Reply on Reporter's Plea for Protection
A reporter named Sneha Barve, who works for a YouTube channel, says she was attacked while reporting on a land dispute.
She's now asking the Bombay High Court for police to protect her because she's received death threats.
The court is asking the government to respond to her request.
The court also mentioned that the reporter would have to pay for the police protection if it's granted, according to the state's rules.
The reporter claims that the police haven't done enough to protect her and wants the investigation moved to a different police station or a special team.
Reporter Sneha Barve was allegedly assaulted in Manchar near Pune.
Barve reported on a land dispute and alleged illegal construction.
She claims receiving death threats after the incident.
She requested police protection and a transfer of investigation.
The court has asked the state government to respond and said protection requires payment.
- Who
- Sneha Barve, a reporter and the Bombay High Court.
- What
- The Bombay High Court is seeking a response from the state government regarding a plea for police protection filed by a reporter.
- When
- The alleged assault occurred on July 4. The court hearing was on Wednesday.
- Where
- Manchar near Pune.
- Why
- Barve seeks protection due to alleged threats following an assault while reporting on a land dispute.
- Petitioner
- Sneha Barve, reporter for a YouTube channel
- Incident
- Alleged assault on July 4 in Manchar near Pune
- Allegation
- Threats to life after reporting on a land dispute
- Plea
- Seeks police protection and transfer of investigation
- Court's Stance
- Reporter must pay for police protection per state policy
- Next Hearing
- September 29