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Judge Abhijeet Dipke Briefly Detained After Marine Drive Protest in Mumbai
✍️ India Today
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 01:02 PM
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Judge Abhijeet Dipke was briefly detained by authorities after staging a protest on Marine Drive in Mumbai, according to reports.
Judge Abhijeet Dipke, a judge of the Patna High Court, was seen leading a protest on Mumbai’s iconic Marine Drive earlier today. The demonstration was reportedly aimed at raising concerns over a pending judicial matter.
Police officers moved in to clear the area and detained Dipke for a short period. He was released after a few minutes, but the exact reason for the detention was not disclosed by the authorities.
No formal charges have been filed against the judge, and the police have said they are investigating the incident. The judiciary has yet to issue a statement regarding the protest or the subsequent detention.
The incident has drawn attention to the tensions between law enforcement and the judiciary, with several legal experts calling for a clear explanation of the police action.
Police officers moved in to clear the area and detained Dipke for a short period. He was released after a few minutes, but the exact reason for the detention was not disclosed by the authorities.
No formal charges have been filed against the judge, and the police have said they are investigating the incident. The judiciary has yet to issue a statement regarding the protest or the subsequent detention.
The incident has drawn attention to the tensions between law enforcement and the judiciary, with several legal experts calling for a clear explanation of the police action.