- By Ridhi Suri
- Sat, 02 Mar 2024 03:54 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Marathi actor Ketaki Chitale is facing legal action for purportedly causing offense with remarks concerning the alleged misuse of the SC-ST (Prevention of Atrocities Act), as per police reports. At the 'Brahmin Ekya Parishad' conference held at Parli in Maharashtra's Beed district on February 25, Chitale purportedly advocated for an examination of cases filed under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act over the past five years to ascertain the authenticity of such claims.
Allegedly, she suggested that information should be sought under the Right to Information Act as there is a concern that filing false cases under the Atrocities Act has become a racket. "Information should be obtained under the Right to Information Act as filing false cases under the Atrocities Act has become a racket," she allegedly said.
Following the online broadcast of the speech, local resident Premnath Jagatkar filed a complaint at the Parli city police station, according to a police official. On Thursday, an FIR was filed against Chitale and the conference organizer, Bajirao Dharmadhikari, under sections 295-A (hurting religious sentiments) and 505 (2) (statements creating enmity between classes) of the Indian Penal Code. No arrests have been made in connection with the case.
Chitale had previously faced arrest in 2022 for allegedly posting derogatory content about NCP chief Sharad Pawar on social media. She was subsequently released on bail.
About Ketaki Chitale
Known for her career in Marathi entertainment, Ketaki has made significant contributions as an actor. She has appeared in various Marathi television shows, films, and theater productions, showcasing her versatility and talent as a performer. Aside from her work in entertainment, Chitale has also been involved in various social and cultural activities.
(Inputs from PTI)
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