upholds conviction of self-proclaimed Maulvi who sexually assaulted six minor girls: Bombay High Court

In a recent judgment (Mehandi Kasim v. State of Maharashtra), the Bombay High Court expressed deep concern over the exploitation of vulnerable individuals by tantrics and babas, highlighting their predatory behavior and the need for stringent action. The court upheld the conviction of Mehandi Kasim, who posed as a Maulvi, for sexually assaulting intellectually challenged minor girls between 2005-2010. The appellant lured the victims under the pretext of teaching them…