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Pratyusha Banerjee Death: Bombay High Court Acquits Rahul Raj Singh After 10 Years
- •The Bombay High Court has acquitted Rahul Raj Singh in the Pratyusha Banerjee death case after 10 years.
- •Pratyusha, known for 'Balika Vadhu', died by suicide at 24, shocking the nation.
- •Rahul, her boyfriend, was accused of abetting her suicide by Pratyusha's parents.
- •The court's decision came after examining the last phone conversation between Pratyusha and Rahul on April 1, 2016.
- •Rahul's lawyers argued Pratyusha was distressed and Rahul was urging her not to take extreme steps.
Key Questions Answered
The Bombay High Court acquitted Rahul Raj Singh of all charges after a 10-year legal battle. The court examined the final phone conversation between Pratyusha and Rahul, concluding that Rahul was actually trying to stop her from taking the extreme step and even offered to turn his car around to meet her.
Following Pratyusha's death at age 24, her parents filed an FIR against Rahul Raj Singh accusing him of physical, mental, and financial abuse, as well as abetment to suicide. Although the Dindoshi Sessions Court previously rejected his discharge plea, the High Court eventually cleared him of these allegations after reviewing evidence and call recordings.
After spending nearly a decade dealing with personal battles and mental stress, Rahul Raj Singh spoke out about facing public blame due to a false narrative created by Pratyusha's parents and friends. He is now making a professional comeback with an upcoming music video and focusing on a disciplined lifestyle and clean eating.
