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Beed Police File Non-Cognisable Case Over Sadavarte Remarks
Police in Beed have registered a non-cognisable case against lawyer Gunaratna Sadavarte.
The case concerns comments he allegedly made about Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange.
A Jarange supporter named Gangadhar Kalkute filed the complaint on Saturday.
The complaint says Sadavarte used insulting and controversial language.
It also alleges that he made threats that could endanger Jarange’s safety.
The remarks were allegedly made during a rally on August 21 and at a press conference.
Police recorded the case under two sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
An assistant police inspector will now handle further preventive action.
Shivajinagar police registered a non-cognisable case against advocate Gunaratna Sadavarte.
The case follows a complaint by Manoj Jarange supporter Gangadhar Kalkute.
The complaint alleges Sadavarte made derogatory and controversial remarks against Jarange.
The remarks were allegedly made at an August 21 rally and a press conference.
Police cited Sections 351(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in NC No. 2026.
- Who
- Advocate Gunaratna Sadavarte is the subject of the complaint filed by Manoj Jarange supporter Gangadhar Kalkute; Manoj Jarange is the person allegedly targeted by the remarks.
- What
- Shivajinagar police registered a non-cognisable report alleging derogatory, controversial and threatening remarks.
- Where
- The alleged remarks were made at a rally outside the Beed district collectorate and at a press conference at the government rest house; the report was registered at Shivajinagar police station.
- When
- The alleged remarks were made on August 21; the complaint was lodged on Saturday. The year is not specified.
- Why
- The complainant alleged that Sadavarte’s remarks threatened Jarange’s safety.
Key facts
- Case type
- Non-cognisable case
- Police station
- Shivajinagar police station, Beed
- Report number
- NC No. 2026
- Accused
- Advocate Gunaratna Sadavarte
- Complainant
- Gangadhar Kalkute, a Manoj Jarange supporter
- Legal provisions
- Sections 351(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Further action
- Assistant Police Inspector D.D. Lanke was assigned preventive action











