**Bombay High Court Seeks Response from Maharashtra Police in Assault Case of YouTuber-Journalist**
*Mumbai:* The Bombay High Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Maharashtra police while hearing a petition filed by a YouTuber-journalist who was allegedly assaulted in July this year and has since been receiving threats.
The court noted the rising incidents of harassment against journalists in recent times. A bench comprising Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad remarked, “This is happening. We have this understanding that they are doing it with the journalists. Whoever reports something against them, they try to harass.”
**Details of Assault and Petition**
The petition was filed by Sneha Barve, who alleged that she was assaulted with an iron rod on July 4, 2025, while reporting on an alleged illegal construction in Pune. She had initially sought police protection but, after not receiving any response, approached the High Court.
During the hearing on Tuesday, the court asked Barve’s counsel, Mihir Desai, whether she was willing to pay for police protection. On Wednesday, Desai informed the bench that she was ready to bear the charges as per the state government’s policy.
He further explained that Barve sustained serious injuries in the July attack and has been receiving threats since. Despite writing three letters to the Superintendent of Police seeking protection, no decision has been taken, Desai added.
**Evidence and Court Observations**
When questioned by the court, Desai emphasized that there is video evidence showing Barve being assaulted with an iron rod during her investigation of the illegal construction site.
However, the court observed that the petition was not drafted properly and lacked submitted evidence. It noted that affidavits from witnesses to the threats should have been attached to the petition.
The court has asked the state to file its response to the petition and adjourned the hearing to September 29.
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