Mumbai Court Convicts Wadala Couple For Derogatory Slogans Against Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, Awards Jail Terms
Mumbai, November 13, 2026: A special court designated under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act has convicted a Wadala-based couple for raising derogatory slogans against Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar outside the Mumbai Collector's office in December 2019. Special Judge Y P Manathkar, however, showed leniency while sentencing them, considering their claim that they…
Mumbai's special court found a Wadala couple guilty of using offensive phrases against Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar outside the city's Collector's office in December 2019. Special Judge Y P Manathkar handed down lenient sentences, taking into account the couple's claim that their land had been taken by a builder in collusion with authorities, and their distress over the lack of response from those in power.
Parvat Reddy, the man, received six months of hard labor, while his wife Asha was sentenced to two months. Eyewitnesses and a video recording confirmed the incident, with four people, including a police officer, testifying and corroborating the claims. The court emphasized the offense against Dr Ambedkar, who holds a revered position among members of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
During sentencing, the couple asked for leniency, citing their homelessness and the failure of authorities to help them when they requested it.
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