While passing the order, the court noted that lawmakers are not supposed to take the law into their hands. However, it suspended Rane's sentence after the conviction on Monday and allowed him time to appeal before a higher court

The incident took place during a protest by residents over alleged unresolved electricity supply issues in one of Malegaon’s wards. The demonstration was led by Lukman Kamal, president of the Malegaon Lok Sangharsh Samiti