PIL seeks transfer to Mumbai over MLA'S alleged hate speech

An application has been made to transfer a PIL seeking the prosecution of Member of the Legislative Assembly, Gopichand Padalkar, for allegedly making hate speeches against the Christian community, from the Kolhapur bench of the Bombay High Court to the court's principal seat in Mumbai.

- Manoj Ramakrishnan

The petitioner, Melwyn Fernandes, had been given permission by the Kolhapur bench to apply for the transfer of the case to Mumbai. The PIL was sent to Kolhapur after a new bench was set up in the city.