The court also slapped a fine of Rs 25,000 on Mr Raut in the case.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut
A local court in Mumbai Thursday convicted firebrand Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut in a defamation case and sentenced him to 15 days in jail. He was convicted under Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code.
The court also slapped a fine of Rs 25,000 on Mr Raut in the case.
The case against the Shivaji Sena (UBT) leader was filed by Medha Kirit Somaiya, wife of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya.
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The case pertains to the allegations of corruption made by Mr Raut against Kirit Somaiya and his wife.
Raut had alleged that the husband-wife duo was involved in a Rs 100 crore scam linked to construction and management of public toilets under the Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC).
Ms Somaiya had termed his allegations “baseless and defamatory” and filed a case against him. In her complaint, she had said that the remarks of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader damaged her reputation and that of her husband’s among the masses.
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