Bombay High Court Discharges Rahul Raj Singh in Pratyusha Banerjee Suicide Case
The Bombay High Court discharged Rahul Raj Singh in the 2016 suicide abetment case of actor Pratyusha Banerjee, ruling that evidence did not establish abetment. Singh, Banerjee's former boyfriend, was accused after her death at her Goregaon apartment. The court noted that the last conversation between them showed Singh attempting to dissuade her from drastic action. Singh's lawyers also highlighted his efforts to save her life and questioned the prompt FIR filing without a suicide note. The Sessions Court had earlier rejected his discharge plea, citing witness statements alleging harassment.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (54/100). Lens Score 46/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 30 Sept, 12:35 pm. Other outlets followed.