Vinayak Raut and family booked over daughter-in-law’s domestic cruelty and black magic allegations

The legal action follows years of escalating marital discord that eventually led the complainant, Girija Raut, to leave her matrimonial home in late 2023

​Thane: Senior Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader and former Member of Parliament, Vinayak Raut, along with his family members, have approached the Thane Sessions Court seeking anticipatory bail. This legal move follows a grave police complaint filed by his daughter-in-law, Girija Raut, at the Kapurbawdi police station, alleging domestic abuse, deception, and forced participation in occult rituals.Complaint Allegations​According to the complaint, Girija married Vinayak Raut’s son, Gitesh, after connecting through a matrimonial platform. She alleges that the Raut family falsely claimed ownership of a bungalow in Vakola, but forced her to reside in a slum settlement post-marriage. Furthermore, Girija claims she was coerced into quitting her private-sector corporate job, suffered physical and mental abuse, and faced systematic avoidance of marital relations.Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Directs Labour Department To Align State Laws With Centre's New Labour Codes​Most notably, the victim has leveled severe allegations regarding the enforcement of black magic. She states that between September 2018 and August 2022, the family engaged multiple occult practitioners—including Firoz Baba, Kazi Baba, and Harishchandra Ghadi—to perform distressing rituals involving animal sacrifices, bizarre physical acts, and the forced consumption of tainted substances. Girija claims these rituals were used to enforce marital abstinence under a spiritual guise, which she later discovered was intended to conceal her husband's impotence.​With the family facing imminent arrest, Vinayak Raut has moved the court for pre-arrest protection. The Thane Sessions Court is scheduled to hear the anticipatory bail application on July 23.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: Former Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Vinayak Raut, who has been accused by his daughter-in-law of forcing her to perform black magic, on Monday alleged that she was trying to defame his family to extract money.Speaking to reporters about the allegations levelled by his daughter-in-law, Girija, on Sunday, Raut said, "She is defaming us at someone else's behest. Why didn't she complain earlier? On December 31, 2023, 10–13 bags containing her 'Stree-dhan' were taken to her maternal home. Each time, her demand would escalate—from Rs 2 crore to Rs 5 crore. Her total demands eventually reached Rs 12.5 crore."Mumbai | On his daughter-in-law's case, former Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Vinayak Raut says, "She is defaming us at someone else's behest; why didn't she complain earlier? On December 31, 2023, 10–13 bags containing her 'Stree-dhan' were taken to her maternal home. Each time, her demand… pic.twitter.com/PmFOoETabY— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2026 Raut denies allegationsQuestioning the allegations further, the former parliamentarian said his daughter-in-law was using such accusations to press her demands."I have full faith in the police and the judiciary... Everything will become clear once the police investigate," Raut said, denying the allegations made by Girija.Ex-Shiv Sena UBT MP Vinayak Raut & Son Booked Over Daughter-In-Law's Black Magic AllegationsGirija, on Sunday, addressed a press conference along with advocate Sagar Kadam, where she alleged that she was subjected to physical, mental and emotional harassment after her marriage to Gitesh Raut in December 2017.Speaking to the media she said, "I was entrapped through lies right from the very first day. All nine accused named in this case played an equal role in ruining my life. I seek complete justice."Girija further alleged that there had been no physical relationship between the couple since 2018 and claimed that several self-styled godmen were brought in by family members to perform occult rituals in an attempt to help her conceive.According to Girija, some of the rituals involved her hair, a live chicken, wires and a special drink. She also accused the family of forcing her to consume unidentified pills.'Husband, In-Laws Ruined My Life': Ex-Shiv Sena UBT MP' Daughter-In-Law Girija Raut Rejects Extortion Claims, Seeks Punishment For AccusedFollowing her complaint, an FIR has been registered against former Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, his wife Shamal Raut, son Gitesh, who is also the husband of Girija and several other family members.Investigation underwayAfter Girija's allegations, police on Sunday arrested a self-styled godman, Firoz Sheikh, who allegedly forced Girija to perform the black magic rituals. He was produced before a Thane court.The investigation into the case is underway.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/ 

Thane: The Thane Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Member of Parliament Vinayak Raut, his son Gitesh Raut, and five others. The case follows grave allegations of physical assault, mental harassment, financial exploitation, and the forced practice of occult rituals filed by his estranged daughter-in-law, Girija Raut (38). The case, officially registered at the Kapurbawdi Police Station, has triggered a sharp political and legal dispute, with the Raut family vehemently denying the charges, characterizing them as a retaliatory financial extortion tactic linked to ongoing divorce proceedings.Mumbai Records Nearly Double Its Average July Rainfall In Just 9 Days The Complainant’s AllegationsAccording to police officials, the marriage between Girija and Vinayak Raut’s son, Gitesh (a local municipal corporator), was finalized via a matrimonial site and solemnized in December 2017. In her detailed complaint and a subsequent press conference accompanied by her legal counsel, Girija outlined a multi-year pattern of domestic abuse and systemic deceit:Socio-Economic Misrepresentation: Girija alleged that prior to the wedding, the Raut family claimed substantial real estate ownership, including a bungalow and upscale properties in Mumbai's Vakola area. She stated that formal pre-marriage meetings were held in a luxury apartment to establish this narrative. However, immediately following the nuptials, she was reportedly taken to live in a chawl settlement in Vakola, while Vinayak Raut resided separately with his wife and daughter.Physical Abuse and Consummation Issues: The complainant stated that the marriage was never physically consummated due to her husband's medical issues. She alleged that throughout their domestic life and multiple overseas trips to destinations including Australia, New Zealand, Kenya, and Thailand, she was repeatedly assaulted and subjected to severe emotional abuse whenever she questioned the lack of a physical relationship.3 Suffer Burn Injuries After Gas Leak Triggers Fire During Maintenance Work In Bhandup Forced Occult Practices: To deflect from the marital issues, Girija alleged her in-laws claimed an "external obstacle" was hindering the marriage. She was reportedly forced to visit self-styled occult practitioners in the Konkan region. She alleged that she was subjected to degrading rituals, including having her hair plucked, being forced to consume cow urine, and being fed turmeric and incense (agarbatti) powder. She further claimed that practitioners used flour dolls pierced with pins and sacrificed live poultry using her personal, worn garments. Medical Misconduct: The FIR notes allegations against her mother-in-law, Shyamal Raut, who reportedly forced Girija to consume unidentified medication to artificially suppress her menstrual cycles. Furthermore, the family allegedly committed medical negligence by rejecting specialist clinical fertility interventions, insisting instead on primitive home-insemination techniques.Financial Control: The complainant stated that she was forced to resign from her professional position at a private firm in Andheri post-marriage. She alleged that the family illicitly listed her as an employee of 'R.P. Transport' to open bank accounts under her name, routing substantial financial transactions through them without providing her oversight or access.Kalyan: Part Of Dilapidated Building Under Demolition Collapses Onto Road; Dramatic Video Sparks Safety Concerns Defense and Rebuttal by Vinayak RautResponding to the development, former MP Vinayak Raut strongly rejected all accusations, maintaining that the allegations were completely fabricated to exert undue leverage over his family during contentious legal separation proceedings."This is an entirely false and malicious case designed to pressure my family. Divorce proceedings between my son Gitesh and Girija have been underway for a considerable time. When initial discussions between respective legal counsels failed, these allegations were brought forward."— Vinayak Raut, Former Member of ParliamentThe defense presented by the Raut family highlights several key arguments:Escalating Financial Demands: Vinayak Raut stated that during initial legal settlements, the complainant demanded a 3-BHK terrace apartment, an automatic vehicle, a monthly maintenance payment of ₹2 lakh, and a lump-sum payout of ₹5 crore. He added that a subsequent notice filed under the Domestic Violence Act drastically increased those demands to ₹5 lakh monthly maintenance, a ₹10 crore one-time settlement, and ₹2 crore for emotional distress.Kalyan Congress Protests Over Alleged Ram Temple Donation Scam, Demands Fair Probe And Audit Timeline Discrepancies: The former MP questioned the four-year delay in reporting the alleged crimes, noting that the events specified in the complaint took place between 2018 and 2022.Familial Knowledge: The defense asserted that Girija’s own parents accompanied her during the visits to the regional spiritual practitioners mentioned, disputing the claim that she was subjected to isolated, forced black magic rituals.Police Action and Legal FrameworkThe Thane Police have formally booked seven individuals under the FIR. The named accused include Vinayak Raut, Gitesh Raut, Shyamal Raut, the former MP's brother Aaba Raut, an associate named Harishchandra Ghadi, and two self-proclaimed godmen identified as Firoz Baba and Kazi Baba. The case has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) dealing with domestic abuse and harassment, alongside sections 3(2) and 3(3) of the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and Other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013.Freight Train Engine Failure Disrupts Central Railway Services Between Vashind and Asangaon Thane Deputy Commissioner of Police Prashant Kadam confirmed that law enforcement has already arrested one of the accused occultists, Firoz Baba, in connection with the black magic allegations. The police are currently documenting statements from witnesses and checking bank records. Meanwhile, the accused family members have approached the Thane Sessions Court, which has scheduled an initial hearing on the matter for July 23, 2026.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: A case has been registered against senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former MP Vinayak Raut and, his son Gitesh who is Mumbai corporator. Case is also filed against other family members at Kapurbawdi Police Station in Thane following a complaint filed by his daughter-in-la . The FIR reportedly includes charges of domestic cruelty as well as offences under Maharashtra's Anti-Black Magic Act.Daughter-In-Law Alleges Seven Years Of HarassmentAddressing the media on Sunday, Victim Girija Raut alleged that she was subjected to continuous physical, mental, emotional and financial harassment by her husband and his family during their seven-year marriage. She claimed that the family had misrepresented their financial status before the marriage and that the reality was entirely different after the wedding.Girija further alleged that despite repeated harassment, she refrained from approaching the police in the hope that the situation would improve. She accused the family of giving false statements to conceal the abuse and alleged that she was repeatedly assaulted and verbally humiliated.Allegations Of Black Magic Rituals Under Guise Of TreatmentMaking serious allegations, she claimed that from September 2018 until 2022, she was forced to undergo so-called "occult" or "black magic" rituals under the guise of treatment. According to her, she was taken to several self-styled godmen in the Konkan region, where various rituals involving live chickens, dough dolls, copper wires, meat, used clothes, hair, raw cow urine and other objects were allegedly performed. She also alleged that despite suffering from hypothyroidism, she was administered antidepressants that adversely affected her health.Girija further alleged that these rituals were carried out to conceal her husband's alleged inability to maintain physical relations after their marriage. She claimed that despite family discussions on the issue, the family instead resorted to superstitious practices that caused her severe physical and psychological trauma.Political Background Allegedly Used To Pressure HerShe also alleged that she faced pressure because of the family's political background. According to her, she was threatened that any damage to the family's public image would have serious consequences for her. She claimed she remained trapped in an abusive environment and was unable to lead a normal life.Girija also accused Vinayak Raut of failing to intervene as the head of the family despite allegedly being aware of the situation. She claimed that although he mostly lived separately, he instructed her over the phone regarding household responsibilities but never counselled his son or other family members.Yog Vidya Dham Sets World Record By Giving Foot Massages To 3,264 Warkaris In A Single DayVinayak Raut Rejects Allegations, Calls Them Politically MotivatedResponding to the allegations, Vinayak Raut rejected all charges, calling them false and politically motivated. He said Gitesh and Girija had been living separately for the past three years and questioned why allegations relating to incidents allegedly occurring in 2018 had been reported only in 2026.Raut further stated that divorce proceedings between the couple are currently pending. He alleged that Girija had sought ₹5 lakh per month as maintenance, ₹10 crore as an additional settlement, ₹2 crore as compensation for mental trauma, a five-room house and an automatic car through legal notices. According to him, the criminal complaint was filed after these demands were not met.He also categorically denied the allegations of occult or black magic practices, saying his family had no connection with such beliefs. Raut said the matter is now before the court and that the family will contest the allegations through the legal process.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Complainant Girija Raut on Sunday demanded "complete justice" after an FIR was registered against former Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Vinayak Raut, his wife Shamal Raut, son Gitesh Raut and several others over allegations of physical and mental cruelty, deception and alleged occult practices.Addressing the media, Girija, the wife of Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Gitesh Raut, alleged that she was "entrapped through lies" from the very beginning of her marriage and subjected to years of abuse."I was entrapped through lies right from the very first day. Even after marriage, the abuse continued, including bizarre, degrading acts and improper medical treatments. All nine accused named in this case played an equal role in ruining my life. I seek complete justice," she said.Girija also rejected allegations made by Vinayak Raut that she had demanded money during divorce mediation. "Neither my family nor I ever demanded money," she said, alleging that despite having a cash-counting machine at home, her husband forced her to manually count nearly Rs 18 lakh while she was ill. She further claimed she was made to undergo unnecessary medical treatments, including antidepressants and medication to regulate her menstrual cycle, leaving her traumatised.According to the FIR lodged at Kapurbawdi Police Station in Thane, Girija alleged she was deceived into marriage in 2017 with false promises about her husband's financial status, forced to leave her job, and subjected to repeated abuse. She further claimed that between 2018 and 2022 she was compelled to participate in alleged occult rituals conducted by self-styled godmen.Vinayak Raut has denied all allegations, calling the .VIDEO | Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) says, "We are very proud of RCB and Karnataka. 18 years, a long struggle. Kohli's loyalty has paid royalty... I think this is not a controllable crowd. I apologise to all the people of Bengaluru and Karnataka,… pic.twitter.com/eCw6KgtZIa— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 4, 2025Addressing the media, Girija, the wife of Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Gitesh Raut, alleged that she was "entrapped through lies" from the very beginning of her marriage and subjected to years of abuse."I was entrapped through lies right from the very first day. Even after marriage, the abuse continued, including bizarre, degrading acts and improper medical treatments. All nine accused named in this case played an equal role in ruining my life. I seek complete justice," she said.Girija also rejected allegations made by Vinayak Raut that she had demanded money during divorce mediation. "Neither my family nor I ever demanded money," she said, alleging that despite having a cash-counting machine at home, her husband forced her to manually count nearly Rs 18 lakh while she was ill. She further claimed she was made to undergo unnecessary medical treatments, including antidepressants and medication to regulate her menstrual cycle, leaving her traumatised.Ex-Shiv Sena UBT MP Vinayak Raut & Son Booked Over Daughter-In-Law's Black Magic AllegationsAccording to the FIR lodged at Kapurbawdi Police Station in Thane, Girija alleged she was deceived into marriage in 2017 with false promises about her husband's financial status, forced to leave her job, and subjected to repeated abuse. She further claimed that between 2018 and 2022 she was compelled to participate in alleged occult rituals conducted by self-styled godmen.Vinayak Raut has denied all allegations, calling the complaint a fallout of an ongoing matrimonial dispute and claiming Girija sought a multi-crore settlement. Police have registered the case and the investigation is underway