Pooja Sharma, the absconding accused in the Assagao house demolition case, has challenged the dismissal of her anticipatory bail plea in the Bombay High Court at Goa. Her lawyer argued for interim relief from arrest, citing alleged political influence, a claim countered by the prosecution, which asserted the investigation’s independence. Additional Public Prosecutor Pravin Faldessai clarified that the Chief Minister’s visit to the demolition site was procedural, not indicative of political interference. The court has adjourned the matter to July 15 for further proceedings.