Sanjay Raut Named in High‑Profile Defamation Proceedings

In a high‑profile civil suit, MP Sanjay Raut has been joined as a co‑defendant alongside Aditya and Uddhav Thackeray. The case, brought by Satish Salyan, accuses the four respondents of publishing defamatory content that tarnished the reputation of the Salyan family after Disha Salyan’s tragic demise. The senior division court in Thane listed the matter for a preliminary hearing on 21 October 2026. Plaintiffs’ advocates Ishwar Lal Agarwal and Tanveer Nizam intend to secure immediate court orders compelling the removal of harmful posts, demanding a public apology, and requiring the defendants to furnish a bank guarantee covering the claimed INR 2,000‑crore loss. Additional relief includes asset attachment and the prospect of civil confinement for non‑compliance.