Thackeray meanwhile started to implement the program of playing Hanuman Chalisa due to which there was breach of peace and rioting had started in various parts of the State, the plea submitted.
“Due to the said fact by the words spoken (by Thackeray), signs or by visible representation or otherwise brings, attempts to bring in hatred between Hindu and Muslim community at the instance of Thackeray,” the petition filed through advocate RN Kachave alleged.
Despite the same, no offence of sedition under Section 124A of the IPC was registered against Thackeray, Patil contended.
In light of the same, the petitioner had also addressed a representation to the Commissioner and Senior Inspector of Mumbai Police but no action has been taken yet, it was pointed out.
Source: Barandbench
