MNS chief Raj Thackeray granted bail in 2014 toll plaza attack case
The court had issued a warrant against Thackeray last month but his lawyers argued the matter and subsequently it was cancelled.
Published: 06th February 2021 08:28 PM | Last Updated: 06th February 2021 08:35 PM | A+A A-
MNS chief Raj Thackeray (Photo | ANI)
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday appeared before a court in neighboring Navi Mumbai in a case related to vandalizing of a toll plaza in 2014, and was granted bail. Thackeray is accused of delivering a provocative speech before MNS activists attacked a toll plaza in Vashi during their protest against recovery of toll on highways.
Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Vashi, had issued a warrant against Thackeray last month but his lawyers argued the matter and subsequently it was cancelled, said MNS legal cell secretary Santosh Sawant.
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However, the court directed him to remain present and accordingly he appeared around 11 am on Saturday, Sawant said. The court granted MNS chief bail on a bond of Rs 15,000 as the charges against him are bailable, he said.
He said that the court also allowed Thackeray's plea seeking permanent exemption from appearance. Thackeray is facing a case under IPC sections 153 (giving provocation with intent to cause riot), 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace) and other sections.
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