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Hitendra Gandhi
[edit]Hitendra Gandhi (born 1989) is an Indian advocate and public interest litigator based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is known for representing petitioners in several high-profile cases concerning constitutional rights, environmental protection, election transparency, housing and slum rehabilitation, and police accountability.
Early life and education
[edit]Gandhi was born in Mumbai in 1989 to Devichand and Shanti Gandhi. He completed his schooling at Our Lady of High School and earned his law degree from Vivekanand Law College, Mumbai.
Legal career
[edit]Gandhi has represented petitioners in numerous public interest litigations filed before the Bombay High Court, focusing on fundamental rights violations, civic neglect, housing displacement, and alleged state misconduct.
In 2022, Gandhi appeared as the petitioners' advocate in a case challenging the constitutional validity of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the sedition law, citing concerns over their misuse and infringement of civil liberties.[1]
In another matter, Gandhi represented the petitioners in a plea raising concerns about alleged discrepancies during the final minutes of polling in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.[2]
Gandhi has also taken up cases involving slum demolition and housing rights. In one instance, he assisted a student who was unable to appear for an examination due to the alleged denial of a police escort after trying to stop the demolition of his family’s home.[3]
In 2023, Gandhi represented the family of Somnath Suryawanshi, a man who allegedly died in police custody in Parbhani, Maharashtra. Gandhi petitioned the court for a court-monitored investigation into the custodial death and raised concerns over a prejudiced inquiry. The Bombay High Court later criticised the police for conducting a “preconceived” investigation.[4][5]
Gandhi has filed complaints before the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) in matters involving civic neglect and unlawful evictions. These include the case of garbage mismanagement near the Harbour Line railway and the illegal eviction of 30 families in Charkop.[6][7]
Advocacy and public engagement
[edit]Gandhi is actively engaged in civic and constitutional advocacy, raising legal concerns over bureaucratic apathy, poor governance, and violations of rights affecting slum dwellers, minorities, and marginalised communities.
Notable cases
[edit]- Challenge to UAPA and sedition law – Bombay High Court (2022)
- Petition on discrepancies in Maharashtra Assembly elections (2024)
- Housing and demolition rights cases in Mumbai (multiple)
- Custodial death of Somnath Suryawanshi – demand for SIT probe (2023)
- Complaints before SHRC and NHRC on civic neglect and human rights violations
See also
[edit]- Bombay High Court
- Public interest litigation in India
- Human rights in India
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
- Police brutality in India
References
[edit]- ^ "Bombay High Court seeks state, Centre reply to plea challenging UAPA, sedition law validity". The Indian Express. 13 October 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Election Commission of India, Centre told to respond to discrepancies during final minutes of polling in Maharashtra". Times Now. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Mumbai student misses exam due to lack of funds for police escort after trying to stop demolition of family home". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Biased and preconceived: Bombay HC criticises police inquiry into Parbhani custodial death of Somnath Suryawanshi". Sabrang India. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Parbhani violence: Somnath Suryawanshi's family moves Bombay HC seeking court-monitored probe". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "FPJ Impact: Activist knocks Human Rights Commission door over Harbour Line garbage". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Mumbai: SHRC criticises authorities for failing to address grievances of 30 families in Charkop illegal eviction case". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
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- ^ "Bombay High Court seeks state, Centre reply to plea challenging UAPA, sedition law validity". The Indian Express. 13 October 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "HC orders eviction of encroachers settled at SGNP after 2011". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Election Commission of India, Centre told to respond to discrepancies during final minutes of polling in Maharashtra". Times Now. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Bombay HC notice to EC on plea against Maharashtra polls". The Hindu. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "FPJ Impact: Activist knocks Human Rights Commission door over Harbour Line garbage". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Parbhani violence: Somnath Suryawanshi's family moves Bombay HC seeking court-monitored probe". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Mumbai: SHRC criticises authorities for failing to address grievances of 30 families in Charkop illegal eviction case". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Biased and preconceived: Bombay HC criticises police inquiry into Parbhani custodial death of Somnath Suryawanshi". Sabrang India. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Mumbai student misses exam due to lack of funds for police escort after trying to stop demolition of family home". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 6 May 2025.