Aditya Pancholi's Legal Battle: Update on Allegations and Court Proceedings
Overview of the Case
Bollywood star Aditya Pancholi has initiated legal proceedings to dismiss a sexual assault FIR that was lodged against him in 2019. The Bombay High Court postponed the hearing on February 24, allowing the complainant an additional week to respond. The next session is scheduled for March 4. According to Pancholi's attorney, Prashant Patil, the case originated in 2019 when an FIR was filed at the Versova Police Station under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) following a complaint from a Bollywood actress.
Latest Developments in the Case
Update on Aditya Pancholi's Alleged Sexual Assault Case
In a statement to the media, Pancholi's lawyer labeled the sexual assault claims as 'false'. He emphasized that the allegations against Pancholi are entirely fabricated, which prompted their legal team to file a petition for quashing in the high court, a process that has been ongoing for several years. The lawyer noted that the complainant's side had not appeared in the last 11 hearings, but on February 24, a representative did show up and requested more time. Consequently, the Bombay High Court granted the complainant until February 27 to submit any necessary documentation.
Details of the Allegations
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The FIR was lodged at the Versova Police Station on June 27, 2019, and includes multiple charges beyond Section 376, such as Section 328 (causing hurt by means of passion), Section 384 (extortion), Section 341 (wrongful restraint), Section 342 (wrongful confinement), Section 506 (criminal intimidation), and Section 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) of the IPC. In his petition to the Bombay High Court, Pancholi referenced the Supreme Court's 'Bhajanlal' ruling, arguing that the complaint is malicious and was filed 15 years after the alleged events. When asked about the status of a chargesheet, his lawyer stated that it is up to the police and the State of Maharashtra, and he could not provide further details. He concluded by expressing confidence that they would successfully challenge the FIR in court and achieve justice.