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Indian Express
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Objectionable post on top politician's wife: Court rejects anticipatory bail of two accused
A court in Pune on Thursday rejected anticipatory bail pleas filed by two accused persons in a case where objectionable comments against a woman, who is wife of a senior political leader in Maharashtra, were allegedly posted on social media. An FIR in this case was lodged at the Cyber police station in April 22, 2025. Police had booked seven persons in this case on charges of sexual harassment, under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 75 (1) (4), 3 (5), 356 (2) and sections of the Information Technology Act. Police initially issued notices to the accused, asking them to remain present for investigation. The accused, identified as Nikhil Sankpal (36) of Kolhapur, responded to the notice and co-operated with the probe, so the police did not arrest him. As per the FIR, an alleged objectionable comment against the woman was posted on Sankpal's X account, which received about 16,000 views and over 850 likes. The post was retweeted by many, including the remaining six accused. During investigation, the police arrested four accused Datta Chaudhari (37) of Dharashiv, Baliram alias Amit Pandit (42) of Bhandup, Ashish Wankhade (35) of Amravati, Shailesh Verma (47) of Yavatmal. 'The court granted them bail to the four accused today,' said public prosecutor Rajesh Kavediya. Meanwhile, two accused Bhumish Save of Nalasopara and Abhijeet Fadnis of Vasai, who were on the run, had filed their applications seeking anticipatory appeal before the court. Kavediya and the woman's counsel S K Jain opposed the applications. Additional sessions judge A S Gandhi passed an order rejecting the anticipatory bail pleas on Thursday. The judge observed that the accused circulated derogative material on social media against the woman 'with intent to defame her and outrage her modesty'. The accused who did not honour the notice issued by the police to join the investigation, they are not entitled for the discretionary relief of anticipatory bail, the court order stated.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Wit & Chai Group onboards Saurabh Sankpal as chief creative head
Wit & Chai Group, a creative media agency known for crafting culture-forward campaigns for new-age brands, has announced the appointment of Saurabh Sankpal as its new chief creative head . With over 20 years of experience across global agencies and leading consumer brands, Sankpal steps into a pivotal role to steer the agency's creative direction and elevate its strategic storytelling capabilities. Sankpal brings with him a rich tapestry of experience from leading agencies such as FCB, Saatchi & Saatchi, DDB, Publicis, and Redder Vietnam, where he led award-winning campaigns for marquee brands like Volkswagen, MTV, Chupa Chups, Set Max, and Virgin Mobile. He has also held leadership roles in-house at House of Anita Dongre and Nykaa, where he drove creative outcomes aligned with business growth. In addition, his consulting work with firms like Roland Berger and AlphaSights speaks to his diverse understanding of branding, fashion, and content strategy. In his new role at Wit & Chai, Sankpal will lead the creative charge across all key accounts. He will work closely with the strategy and brand teams to shape narratives that are not only culturally relevant but also business-impactful that sharply align with business goals. From mentoring emerging talent to leading integrated campaigns, his role is central to shaping the agency's creative ambition. 'As a Chief Creative Head , I see Wit & Chai Group as more than just an agency—it's a sandbox for fearless thinkers,' said Sankpal. 'My vision is to turn up the volume on ideas that are disruptive yet deeply human. We're building brands that resonate in the real world—work that gets people talking, sharing and remembering.' Sankpal plans to foster a creative culture that thrives on experimentation, agility, and bold thinking grounded in youth insights and real conversations. He aims to position the agency where creativity intersects with commerce, making Wit & Chai Group the go-to name for challenger brands, cultural & digital disruptors, and ambitious digital-first businesses with a focus on originality, scale, and meaningful market impact and noise in the market. Speaking about the appointment, Nihar Kolapkar, co-founder and partner at Wit & Chai Group, shared, 'Saurabh's track record of creative leadership and disruptive storytelling brings incredible value to our team. His ability to merge bold creativity with strategic clarity is exactly what we need to push the boundaries of what we deliver for our clients. We're excited to see him shape a new era of work at Wit & Chai Group.' With Sankpal's onboarding, Wit & Chai Group is set to sharpen its edge, expand its creative horizons and further cement its position as a trailblazer in the Indian and global creative landscape, the agency stated in a press release.
