In a landmark case that has come to light through a Right to Information (RTI) application, the Maharashtra government has imposed a financial penalty on a retired assistant commissioner of police (ACP), Maruti Dattatraya Pawar, sending a clear message that retirement does not grant immunity from disciplinary action. This case, spearheaded by well-known railway and right to information (RTI) activist Samir Zaveri, highlights the power of citizen-led oversight in holding public servants accountable for misconduct. The disciplinary action stems from a chain-snatching incident that occurred in Mumbai in 2016. According to Mr Zaveri, a thief was caught by the public and handed over to the local railway police at a station. However, instead of taking official action, an officer allegedly

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