The Bombay High Court has referred to a larger bench the question of whether prisoners convicted under special laws like MCOCA and POCSO can be denied furlough through a blanket ban. The court said such restrictions may violate fundamental rights and go against the reformative purpose of prison rules

According to officials, the arrested trio includes small-time builder Mimit Bhuta and Anil Parerao, who allegedly acted as intermediaries in the intimidation plot