Summary:
Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted bail to 14 accused arrested in connection with sexual exploitation of a girl student at an Adivasi Ashram Shala in Buldana district. The accused were arrested by Hiwarkhed police following allegations of sexual abuse of two girls of Nimbaji Kokre Adivasi Ashram Shala situated in Khamgaon of Buldana district. The accused included Headmaster, members of management committee and other staff of the Ashram Shala. Khadse immediately informed District Guardian Minister Pandurang Phundkar who then asked police to look into the matter. Offences were also registered against them under relevant sections of IPC, POCSO and SC/ST Atrocities Act..