Actor Ajaz Khan anticipatory bail plea rejected
Khan in his anticipatory plea said that the woman was aware he was already married and their intimate relationship was consensual.
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The police opposed the anticipatory bail plea stating that investigation was necessary to recover Khan's phone and further probe the case.(Photo: Ajaz Khan/Instagram)A sessions court on Thursday rejected the anticipatory bail application of actor Ajaz Khan booked on a complaint of rape. The complainant, an actress, has alleged that Khan induced her into a relationship by promising marriage.
The FIR filed by Charkop police on the woman’s complaint alleged that Khan misused his position as a celebrity and host of a reality show and had sexual relations with her multiple times under the pretext of marriage and providing financial help in April. Khan in his anticipatory plea said that the woman was aware he was already married and their intimate relationship was consensual.
He also claimed that he had proof through WhatsApp chats and videos, alleging that the woman sought money to the tune of Rs 10 lakh to withdraw the complaint against him.
The police opposed the anticipatory bail plea stating that investigation was necessary to recover Khan’s phone and to probe the case further since the allegations were grave.
“The FIR discloses specific dates, locations and circumstances under which the incident occurred, including the assurances allegedly given by the applicant, not just of marriage but also professional help and financial assistance for the victim’s family. Prima facie, this cannot be brushed aside as a simple case of consensual relationship. The consent appears to be obtained by fraud or under misrepresentation of facts. Therefore, there is no substance to contend that no offence can be made out at all,” additional sessions judge D G Dhoble said in the order. The court further said that a probe was required into the allegations and purported WhatsApp chats do not seem to show that the victim had demanded money.
“From the allegations levelled against the applicant, the custodial interrogation is necessary for medical examination of applicant to collect evidence, recovery of the applicant’s mobile phone, verification of WhatsApp chats, call recordings and collection of other digital evidence including to obtain voice samples, etc. If the applicant is granted anticipatory bail the risk of tampering with evidence or influencing witnesses cannot be ruled out,” the court said. The police had also opposed his plea citing Khan’s previous cases, including a drugs case.
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