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News India Live, Digital Desk: Bollywood actor Aditya Pancholi is once again in the news amidst the clutches of law and court proceedings. In the year 2019, Pancholi has approached the Bombay High Court in a rape case filed by a famous actress (and current MP). They are demanding quashing of the FIR registered against them. During the 28th hearing held today, the court has made strict remarks regarding the complainant side.
3 big things from today’s hearing (Major Highlights)
12th notice to the actress: The government lawyer told the court that the police is yet to record the statement of the victim. notice 11 times Has been sent, but she did not appear. Taking a tough stance on this, the court has again issued a notice today (for the 12th time).
Presence of Aditya Pancholi: The actor himself appeared in the court room today. His lawyer Prashant Patil argued that this FIR is ‘malicious’ and has been filed almost 15 years after the alleged incident, which is wrong in law.
Next date: The lawyer appearing for the complainant sought time from the court to reply, after which the court scheduled the next hearing of the case. 4 March 2026 Has decided.
What is the whole controversy? (Flashback to 2019)
This case is of June 2019, when a case was registered against Aditya Pancholi in Versova Police Station. Section 376 (rape)A case was registered under sections 328 (poisoning), 384 (extortion) and 506 (criminal intimidation).
Blame: The actress alleged that in the initial phase of her career (2004-2009), Pancholi sexually exploited her by giving her intoxicants and blackmailing her through objectionable photographs.
Pancholi claims: The actor says he has been falsely implicated. They also have a recording which proves that there was a wrong intention behind filing the FIR.
Reference to ‘Bhajanlal’ decision
Aditya Pancholi’s lawyer told the famous Supreme Court ‘Bhajanlal’ verdict Citing this, the FIR has been demanded to be cancelled. Under this legal provision, if a case has been filed only to settle a personal grudge or without any solid evidence, the High Court can quash it.
Now what next?
Speaking to the media, Pancholi said, “The case is nearing its end now, but since it is still in the court, I can’t say much.” now everyone’s eyes are on 4th March The hearing is held, where the complaining party will have to explain its stand.