Hanuman Chalisa row: Arrest of Navneet, Ravi Rana is absolutely illegal, says Lawyer

Apr 24, 2022

Mumbai, Apr 24 (ANI): The arrest of Maharashtra MP Navneet Rana and MLA Ravi Rana is absolutely illegal, said Rizwan Merchant on April 23, lawyer of the couple. “FIR filed against Ravi Rana and Navneet Rana under 153A, 35, 37, 135 of Bombay Police Act. They've been arrested. The offense is bailable, but my clients say the arrest is illegal and unconstitutional as both of them are public servants,” said the lawyer. The lawyer claimed that the Speaker's permission was not taken before arresting the two. “The Speaker's permission should've been taken before arresting them, but no permission was taken. As per Supreme Court, a notice of section 41A should be given within 14 days prior to the institution of the case, which wasn't given,” he added. “Both of them were locked inside their house, honouring section 149 notice. So, the arrest is absolutely illegal. As per my instruction to my client, a complaint has been registered against those who tried to attack outside their residence. A lot of time is being given to the Maharashtra government to take back this illegal arrest, otherwise, if this matter goes to the Court, we'll take the release order via the Court's proceedings,” Rizwan Merchant further added.