Collapse Of Shivaji Maharaj Statue Brought 'International Shame' To India: PIL In Bombay High Court Seeks FIR Against PWD Engineers

The Bombay High Court dealt with the aftermath of the collapse of a statue of Shivaji Maharaj, a revered historical figure, which led to an FIR against officials of the Public Works Department (PWD). The case highlighted issues of negligence and accountability in the maintenance and safety of public monuments. The Court examined the responsibilities of the PWD in ensuring the structural integrity of such statues and the legal ramifications of their failure to do so. It emphasized the need for stringent measures and accountability to prevent similar incidents and to address public grievances related to infrastructural failures.