# Bombay High Court Halts Schaeffler CEO's Arrest

> Bombay High Court stops Schaeffler India CEO's arrest in factory accident case.
- Title: Bombay High Court Halts Schaeffler CEO's Arrest | Shortify
- Summary: Bombay High Court stops Schaeffler India CEO's arrest in factory accident case. Bombay High Court halted further investigation against Schaeffler India CEO…
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- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/auto-components/bombay-high-court-questions-arrest-of-schaeffler-india-chief-after-fatal-factory-accident/articleshow/135151275.cms
- Author: Maulik Vyas
- Published: 2026-10-23T17:08:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bombay high court, schaeffler india, harsha gopal kadam, factory accident, ceo arrest, talegaon midc police station, culpable homicide charge, maruti suzuki, tata motors, hyundai motor india
## Bombay High Court Stays Investigation
Bombay High Court halted further investigation against Schaeffler India CEO Harsha Gopal Kadam in fatal factory accident case.
## Arrest Timeline
Workers died after CO2 gas discharge during cylinder replacement on June 9, 2026.
## Court's Reasoning
Court noted police added culpable homicide charge on October 19, 2026 after initial negligence charges.
## Arrest Details
Kadam arrested outside Pune office 25 km from factory after police questioned him on October 8.
## Court Order
Court ordered interim stay on investigation and directed police not to file chargesheet against Kadam.
## Company Response
Schaeffler India filed criminal application to quash investigation against CEO in Bombay High Court.
## Key takeaway

Bombay High Court halted further investigation against Schaeffler India CEO Harsha Gopal Kadam after fatal factory accident involving two workers.