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Thane court grants anticipatory bail to ex-MP Vinayak Raut in black magic case
Thane court grants anticipatory bail to ex-MP Vinayak Raut 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 case filed by Gitesh's wife. The complaint, registered…
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 case filed by Gitesh's wife. The complaint, registered at Kapurbawdi police station, alleged cruelty, concealment of impotency, and forced participation in occult rituals between 2018 and 2022. The court observed that the complaint was delayed and that the alleged rituals did not prima facie meet the threshold of the Maharashtra Anti-Black Magic Act. All five accused were released on a personal bond of Rs 25,000 each. Gitesh must report to the police station every Friday until the chargesheet is filed.
The Indian Opinion
The court has rightly focused on the gap of several years between the alleged rituals and the complaint, and the lack of criminal antecedents. However, some may see this as another instance of powerful families getting relief without scrutiny. The real test will be whether the daughter-in-law moves the High Court, and what the police chargesheet eventually contains about the so-called 'godmen' involved. That will tell us if the 2013 anti-black magic law is being enforced or only cited.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, indiatoday.in
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
