Thane court acquits MNS chief Raj Thackeray in 2008 railway exam assault case – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Flickr)
Thane – A magistrate court here has acquitted Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray and others in a case that dates back to an alleged assault during a railway recruitment examination in 2008. The decision was pronounced in open court, bringing the long-pending matter to a close for the accused. A detailed written order is still awaited and is expected to follow in due course.
Announcement in Open Court
Advocate Sailesh Sadekar, who appeared for the accused, confirmed the outcome to reporters outside the courtroom. He stated that the magistrate had declared the acquittal publicly during the proceedings. The brief update marks the latest development in a matter that has remained unresolved for more than a decade and a half.
Legal Team’s Response
Sadekar noted that the full reasoning behind the ruling would become available once the detailed order is issued. Until then, the acquittal stands as the formal outcome recorded in court. The advocate’s remarks focused solely on the procedural fact of the pronouncement rather than any broader commentary on the evidence or arguments presented during the trial.
Next Steps in the Matter
With the acquittal now on record, the immediate legal proceedings appear to have concluded for the accused. Parties involved will have the opportunity to review the forthcoming written order before deciding on any further course of action. The case, which originated from events in 2008, has thus reached this stage without additional public elaboration at present.
