Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Out of 201 social agitations in the state, the Maharashtra Cabinet Sub-Committee headed by Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Monday recommended withdrawal of cases against 77 applicants.
The minister clarified that cases relating to crimes against women, serious offences, and personal or civil disputes cannot be pardoned under government policy. Therefore, such cases have been categorically rejected for withdrawal.
He further stated that in six cases involving MLAs, former MLAs, MPs, and former MPs, as per government resolutions and directives of the Supreme Court, the final decision will have to be taken by the Bombay High Court. Steps are being taken in this direction, he added.
Out of the 201 applications received by the Sub-Committee, 77 have been reco