Aditya Pancholi Rape Case: 28th hearing, 12th notice. 60 year old Aditya Pancholi reaches court.

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 comments regarding the complainant side. 3 major points of today’s hearing (Major Highlights) 12th notice to the actress: The government lawyer told the court that till now the police has sent notices to the victim 11 times to record her statement, but she did not appear. Taking a tough stand on this, the court has again issued a notice today (for the 12th time). Aditya Pancholi’s presence: The actor himself appeared in the court room today. His lawyer Prashant Patil argued that this FIR is ‘malicious’ and has been lodged 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 has fixed the next hearing of the case on March 4, 2026. What is the whole controversy? (Flashback to 2019)This case is of June 2019, when a case was registered against Aditya Pancholi at Versova police station under sections 376 (rape), 328 (poisoning), 384 (extortion) and 506 (criminal intimidation). Allegation: The actress alleged that in the initial phase of her career (2004-2009), Pancholi had given her intoxicants and sexually assaulted her. Exploited and blackmailed him through objectionable photographs. Pancholi’s claim: The actor says he has been falsely implicated. He also has a recording which proves that there was a wrong intention behind registering the FIR. Citing the ‘Bhajanlal’ decision, Aditya Pancholi’s lawyer has demanded the cancellation of the FIR, citing the famous ‘Bhajanlal’ decision of the Supreme Court. Under this legal provision, if a case is registered 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 now towards the end, but since it is still in the court, I cannot say much.” Now all eyes are on the hearing on March 4, where the complaining party will have to clarify its stand.