Bomb threats received via email led to the temporary suspension of proceedings in several Mumbai courts, including the Bombay High Court and its Nagpur bench, on Thursday. Court officials followed evacuation protocols, assembling all judges in a designated area until police and bomb disposal squads declared the premises safe. No adverse orders were issued against those unable to attend due to the disruption.
As court sessions began on Thursday in Mumbai, email bomb threats were reported at Killa/Esplanade, Bandra, Mazgaon, and Andheri magistrate courts. This marks the second such incident at the Bombay High Court in three months. The Mumbai Police bomb squad intervened immediately, conducting checks at all affected locations.
Court officials implemented standard evacuation protocols, gathering all judges in a designated safe area. Bomb disposal squads thoroughly inspected the premises before declaring them secure, allowing proceedings to resume. No adverse orders were passed against parties unable to appear due to the disruption, ensuring the continuity of judicial processes.
The event raises questions about court security in Mumbai, especially given the repeat threats within three months. Police have preliminarily treated the threats as hoaxes, though investigations continue. The Nagpur bench, part of the Bombay High Court, was also impacted. Overall, no actual danger was found, but it underscores the need for enhanced security measures at judicial institutions.
