Case against Bal Thackeray

A complaint from last year against Shiv Sena supremo, Bal Thackeray, for inciting communal passions came in handy when Maharashtra Dy CM Chagan Bhujbal was looking for ammunition when Sena accused him of underworld links.

Four days ago, a case against Thackeray, executive editor and Sena MP Sanjay Nirupam, were registered, for 8216;8216;provocation with intent to cause riot8217;8217;. The unsigned editorial titled 8216;8216;Nandurbar me danga8217;8217; riots in Nandurbar dates back to May 15, 2002.