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ControversiesIPC Cases

• 3 charges under IPC Section-506 related to Punishment for criminal intimidation
• 1 charge under IPC Section-409 related to Criminal breach of trust by a public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent
• 1 charge under IPC Section-363 related to Punishment for kidnapping
• 1 charge under IPC Section-365 related to Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine a person
• 1 charge under IPC Section-368 related to Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, a kidnapped or abducted person
• 1 charge under IPC Section-324 related to Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means
• 1 charge under IPC Section-420 related to Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property
• 9 charges under IPC Section-143 related to Punishment for Being a member of an unlawful assembly
• 6 charges under IPC Section-149 related to Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of an offence committed in prosecution of a common object
• 5 charges under IPC Section-147 related to Punishment for Rioting
• 4 charges under IPC Section-341 related to Punishment for wrongful restraint
• 4 charges under IPC Section-145 related to Joining or continuing in unlawful assembly, knowing it has been commanded to disperse
• 3 charges under IPC Section-144 related to Joining unlawful assembly armed with a deadly weapon
• 3 charges under IPC Section-188 related to Disobedience to order duly promulgated by a public servant
• 2 charges under IPC Section-290 related to Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for
• 2 charges under IPC Section-291 related to Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue
• 2 charges under IPC Section-146 related to Rioting
• 2 charges under IPC Section-148 related to Rioting, armed with a deadly weapon
• 2 charges under IPC Section-323 related to Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt
• 2 charges under IPC Section-504 related to Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace
• 2 charges under IPC Section-427 related to Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees
• 1 charge under IPC Section-109 related to Punishment of abetment, if the act abetted, is committed in consequence, and where no express provision is made for its punishment
• 1 charge under IPC Section-447 related to Punishment for criminal trespass
• 1 charge under IPC Section-336 related to an Act endangering the life or personal safety of others
• 1 charge under IPC Section-153 related to Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot-if rioting to be committed-if not committed
• 1 charge under IPC Section-186 related to Obstructing public servants in the discharge of public functions
• 1 charge under IPC Section-141 related to Unlawful assembly
• 1 charge under IPC Section-435 related to Mischief by destroying or moving

Assaulting Engineer
A civil engineer named Anant Karmuse accused Jitendra Awhad of kidnapping and assaulting him on the night of 5 April 2020, due to morphed pictures of Awhad that Karmuse had posted on social media. In his statement, Karmuse claimed that he was abducted by police officers and taken to Awhad's residence, where he was subjected to assault by both the police officers and Awhad's bodyguards. Karmuse even shared pictures of the marks on his back on social media as evidence. Jitendra Awhad was arrested on charges of assault but was later released on bail. Subsequently, the fourth charge sheet in the case was filed in May 2023.
Jitendra Awhad waving to his supporters after coming out on bail

Threat to resign over FIRs
In November 2022, two cases were filed against him. The first case involved a molestation allegation made by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rida Rashid. According to her statement, she claimed that Jitendra had pushed her during an inauguration event.

Jitendra Awhad pushing the BJP women activist

The second case, which occurred two days prior to the molestation case, accused Jitendra of disrupting a night show of the film 'Har Har Mahadev' at a theater in Thane. In response to these allegations, Jitendra Awhad asserted that the cases were fabricated and filed against him falsely. He even expressed his willingness to resign from his position as an MLA via a tweet. He tweeted,

"Police registered 2 false cases against me in 72 hours. I will fight against police brutality. I am deciding to resign from the post of MLA. We can’t witness the murder of democracy."
Jitendra Awhad stopping the screening of the film

Terming Kerala Story film fake
He faced a non-cognizable offense case following remarks he made about the controversial film 'The Kerala Story.' An activist filed the case at the Vartak Nagar police station, citing Jitendra's statement on a news channel where he claimed that the incidents portrayed in the film were fabricated. Allegedly, Jitendra also stated that the film's producer should be publicly hanged for insulting the women of Kerala.

Comment about Sindhi community
On May 27, 2023, during a party held in Ulhasnagar, he made an objectionable comment directed at the Sindhi community. As a result, an FIR (First Information Report) was filed against him at the Thane police station. The FIR was registered under Sections 153A, 153B, 295A, and 298 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) pertaining to charges related to promoting enmity between different groups based on religion, race, etc., deliberate and malicious intention to outrage religious feelings, and deliberate intention to wound religious feelings of any person. Allegedly, he said,

"Ek Sher ko maran ke liye sau Sindhi kutte bhi aa gaye to kuch bhi nahi karanat.”

Plot to kill Awhad's daughter and son-in-law
In February 2023, Awhad and his supporters beat up the Assistant Municipal Commissioner of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), Mahesh Aher, in his office and left him critically injured. Later, Awhad's daughter, Natasha, and wife, Ruta, released an audio clip in which a person can be heard plotting to kill Natasha and her husband, Allan Patel, with the help of Underworld contract killers. Aher claimed that Awhad did not like his action on encroachment, and it was an act of revenge. A case was registered against Awhad, his personal assistant, Abhijit Pawar, and nine other NCP members; however, Awhad was later released on bail.
Assistant Municipal Commissioner of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), Mahesh Aher, who was accued of plotting to kill Jitendra Awhad's daughter, Natasha Awhad, and son-in-law, Allan Patel
Claims About Lord Ram
In January 2024, Awhad sparked a controversy when he claimed that Lord Ram was a non-vegetarian; he made these claims at an event in Shirdi, Maharashtra. According to him, Ram belonged to the ‘Bahujans’ and consumed non-vegetarian food during his 14-year exile in the forest. Awhad was later slammed by many BJP leaders including Ram Kadam, for his remarks. Kadam, in interview, called for action against Awhad and even mentioned about filing an FIR against him. Awhad, however, later responded to the criticism and said,

What is the controversy that what did Lord Ram eat? Someone will claim Lord Ram used to eat methi-bhaji (fenugreek leaves fritters) There was no rice at that time. Lord Ram was a Kshatriya and Kshatriyas are non-vegetarians. I absolutely stand by what I said. 80% of India's population are non-vegetarians, they are also devotees of Lord Ram."

Assets/PropertiesMovable Assets
Cash: Rs. 1,50,000
Bank Deposits: Rs. 84,75,085
Bonds, Debentures and Shares: Rs. 1,53,86,000
LIC or other insurance Policies: Rs. 33,13,670
Personal loans given: Rs. 8,37,47,459
Motor Vehicles: Rs. 55,66,149
Jewellery: Rs. 1,82,886
Other Assets: Rs. 85,000

Immovable Assets
Agricultural Land: Rs. 5,09,03,598
Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 3,33,200
Commercial Buildings: Rs. 16,00,01,040
Residential Buildings: Rs. 1,37,91,200
Other: Rs. 5,41,04,053

Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2019. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents.

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