The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted interim relief to suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Maharashtra police, Nishikant More, who has been accused of molesting a 17-year-old minor girl. The High Court has granted interim protection from arrest for the suspended DIG.

Justice P D Naik who announced the verdict also directed More to appear before Taloja police in Navi Mumbai on January 29, 30 and 31 to cooperate with the investigation. On January 9, the Panvel sessions court dismissed DIF Nishikant More's anticipatory bail plea after listening to both, the Prosecution and Defence.