Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Bombay HC Questions SPP Removal in Dr. Payal Tadvi Case
The Bombay High Court is looking into whether a prosecutor in the Dr. Payal Tadvi case was unfairly removed.
They're worried about the state's decision and how it might affect the trial.
Dr. Tadvi, a medical student, died by suicide allegedly because of harassment.
Her mother is fighting the removal of the prosecutor who was handling the case from the start.
The court is now considering if the prosecutor can return to his role.
They want to make sure the case is handled fairly and the accused are added to the case for justice.
Bombay High Court questions the removal of SPP Pradeep Gharat in the Dr. Payal Tadvi suicide case.
The court is examining whether prosecutors can function effectively under the state's actions.
Payal Tadvi allegedly died by suicide due to caste-based harassment in 2019.
Abeda Tadvi, Payal's mother, challenged Gharat's removal, calling it arbitrary and illegal.
The court is considering reinstating Gharat after he expressed willingness to return as SPP.
- Who
- The Bombay High Court, Abeda Tadvi (Payal's mother), and SPP Pradeep Gharat.
- What
- The Bombay High Court is examining the removal of SPP Pradeep Gharat in the Dr. Payal Tadvi case.
- When
- The Bombay High Court hearing took place on Wednesday.
- Where
- Bombay High Court.
- Why
- To determine if the removal of the SPP was appropriate and if it will impact the trial's fairness.
Victim's Mother
State Government
Removal of SPP
Victim's Mother
The removal of SPP Pradeep Gharat was arbitrary and illegal and could delay the trial.
State Government
The state government removed Gharat.
- Case
- Dr. Payal Tadvi Suicide Case
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- SPP
- Pradeep Gharat
- Victim's Mother
- Abeda Tadvi
- Next Hearing
- August 26