Mumbai High Court Reprimands Police, CM Over Minister Gogawale's Absconding Son

• Mumbai High Court expressed strong displeasure over the police's failure to arrest Minister Bharat Gogawale's son, Vikas, involved in a Mahad election ruckus.
• The court questioned the helplessness of the Chief Minister and Home Minister regarding the arrest, despite a case registered against Vikas Gogawale and others.
• The ruckus occurred during Mahad Municipal Council elections between Shiv Sena and NCP workers in the Nave Nagar area.
• Bharat Gogawale's statement about being in contact with his absconding son was presented to the court, leading to serious observations.
• The High Court critically noted that the rule of law in Maharashtra has been adversely affected and demanded the state government clarify its stand by 5 PM.

Why It Matters: Mumbai High Court strongly criticized authorities for failing to arrest Minister Gogawale's son in Mahad ruckus.