In a significant twist to the decade-old rape allegations against Bollywood actor Aditya Pancholi, the Bombay High Court has taken a no-nonsense approach. Rejecting his urgent petition to cancel the FIR, the court ordered a 12th notice to the accuser, an actress who has dodged police summons 11 times already.
Details emerged in court that the actress, claiming assaults from 2004-2009, alleges Pancholi plied her with intoxicants, forced sexual relations, and coerced her through threats of leaking intimate images. Registered at Versova station, the case paints a grim picture of exploitation in tinsel town’s underbelly.
Pancholi’s counsel countered aggressively, calling the narrative a complete falsehood driven by malice. They stressed the inordinate delay in filing, suggesting it’s a ploy for revenge rather than genuine redress.
The judge’s directive underscores the court’s impatience with procedural lapses, setting February 24 as the date for the actress’s compulsory appearance. Failure to comply could risk dismissal or contempt proceedings.
This saga continues to captivate media and fans, exposing fault lines in how historical abuse claims navigate India’s judicial maze. With Pancholi maintaining innocence amid mounting pressure, the entertainment fraternity watches closely for the next chapter in this contentious battle.