In what comes as a huge setback for rape accused Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja, a sessions court in Mumbai on Wednesday (July 8) rejected his bail application, after arguments posed by the prosecution and defence counsel concluded yesterday. The actor will now continue to remain in judicial custody till July 16.
This order from the court comes after repeated demands were made by the prosecution for some more time to investigate the case and gather evidence. The prosecution also said that the accused is capable of influencing the case and the witnesses, hence bail should not be granted to him.
However, soon after the order, the defence counsel remained mum. But sources have said that the defence is likely to appeal in the high court.
Terming the rape charge against him by his maid servant as "concocted", incarcerated actor Shiney Ahuja pleaded for bail yesterday but the police opposed it saying the accused might intimidate her if he is released.
Ahuja was arrested on June 15 after his 20-year-old maid accused him of raping her in his Oshiwara home. The actor is currently lodged at the Central Prison on Arthur Road and his judicial custody has been extended till July 16.
This order from the court comes after repeated demands were made by the prosecution for some more time to investigate the case and gather evidence. The prosecution also said that the accused is capable of influencing the case and the witnesses, hence bail should not be granted to him.
However, soon after the order, the defence counsel remained mum. But sources have said that the defence is likely to appeal in the high court.
Terming the rape charge against him by his maid servant as "concocted", incarcerated actor Shiney Ahuja pleaded for bail yesterday but the police opposed it saying the accused might intimidate her if he is released.
Ahuja was arrested on June 15 after his 20-year-old maid accused him of raping her in his Oshiwara home. The actor is currently lodged at the Central Prison on Arthur Road and his judicial custody has been extended till July 16.
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