Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Bombay HC Orders Inquiry Into 2012 Shelter Home Party
Imagine a party happened a long time ago at a place for kids with special needs.
People say there was alcohol and dancers there.
Even though someone looked into it before, nobody was punished for what happened.
Now, the judge is very upset that nothing was done, even after so many years.
So, they've ordered another look into it.
The judge wants to know why no action was taken before and wants to make sure the people in charge fix this problem quickly.
Bombay High Court ordered an inquiry into a 2012 New Year's Eve party at a shelter home.
The party was held at a shelter home for mentally challenged children in Mankhurd, Mumbai.
Alcohol was served and money was reportedly showered on dancers at the party.
A previous inquiry was conducted, but no action was taken against those involved.
The court has ordered a fresh inquiry to be completed within six weeks.
- Who
- The court ordered the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities to conduct the inquiry. The party allegedly involved officials and the mentally challenged children.
- What
- Bombay High Court ordered a new inquiry into a 2012 New Year's Eve party at a shelter home.
- When
- The party took place on December 31, 2012. The court issued the order on Monday.
- Where
- Mankhurd, Mumbai, at a shelter home for mentally challenged children.
- Why
- To address the lack of action following a previous inquiry into the party and ensure accountability.
Court's Perspective
Authorities' Perspective
Delay in Action
Court's Perspective
The Court's perspective is that the alleged incident requires immediate investigation. They were surprised that despite the inquiry being conducted in the alleged incident, till today no action has been taken against the delinquents. The petition cannot be kept pending for 10 years.
Authorities' Perspective
The defendants have to act immediately or they can be protecting wrongdoers.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Date of Party
- December 31, 2012
- Location
- Mankhurd, Mumbai
- Involved
- Shelter home for mentally challenged children
- Inquiry Ordered To
- Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
- Inmates at the time
- 265
Sources
HC orders inquiry against officials over New Year’s Eve party with alcohol at children’s home
‘Can’t dilute issue or protect wrongdoers’: Bombay HC orders probe into 2012 New Year’s Eve ‘party’ at Mankhurd children’s home