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Thane court grants bail to ex-MP in black magic case
A Thane sessions court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to former MP Vinayak Raut, his wife Shamal, son Gitesh and two relatives in a black magic case. The complaint was filed by…
The Story in Brief
A Thane sessions court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to former MP Vinayak Raut, his wife Shamal, son Gitesh and two relatives in a black magic case. The complaint was filed by Gitesh's wife, who alleged that after her 2017 marriage she discovered he had concealed his impotency and that she was taken to self-styled godmen between 2018 and 2022 for superstitious rituals. The court noted the alleged incidents were several years old, no complaint was filed during that period, and the couple continued seeking medical treatment together. It ruled custodial interrogation was unnecessary and ordered each applicant to furnish a personal bond of Rs 25,000 with sureties.
The Indian Opinion
This case risks being framed as a battle between modernity and superstition, but the court grounded its decision in procedural facts: a delayed complaint and continuing joint medical efforts. The Maharashtra anti-black magic law is a legitimate tool against exploitation, but it should not become a weapon in every strained marriage. The real test will be whether the daughter-in-law can now produce fresh evidence of specific rituals, or whether the family simply moves on. Does the law need clearer guidelines to distinguish genuine victims from marital grievances?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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