Prosecutor removed from Payal Tadvi case raises concerns

The Payal Tadvi case has seen a significant change with the removal of special public prosecutor Pradip Gharat on March 7. His dismissal has raised concerns from Payal's family, who suspect it is linked to recent developments in the case. Gharat had successfully argued to add Dr. Ching Ling Chiang as an accused, claiming she failed to act on complaints about caste-based harassment that contributed to Payal's suicide in 2019. The family believes Gharat's removal may hinder their pursuit of justice. Mahesh Mule has been appointed as the new prosecutor, but Payal's family fears this change could delay the trial. They plan to appeal to the chief minister for Gharat's reinstatement before the next hearing on March 20.