Man Attempts Self-Immolation Outside Bombay High Court Following Legal Dispute

A man attempted suicide by setting himself on fire outside the Bombay High Court premises on Monday evening, according to police reports.

The victim, identified as Prakash Sawant, was quickly aided by police officers and bystanders who extinguished the flames. He was immediately transported to a government hospital in south Mumbai where medical staff determined he had suffered 50 percent burn injuries.

Initial investigations indicate the incident stemmed from a dispute between Sawant, who resides in Kankavali in the coastal Sindhudurg district, and a lawyer regarding a case filing.

According to police statements, Sawant had allegedly paid Rs 80,000 to a lawyer to file a case in the High Court, but the lawyer reportedly failed to do so.

The Azad Maidan Police are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.