# Legal proceedings against cricketer Abishek Porel

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-proceedings-against-cricketer-abishek-porel
> Updated: 2026-08-14T02:02:56.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 3.

On July 19, 2026, the Calcutta High Court ordered the arrest of professional cricketer Abishek Porel, who plays for the Delhi Capitals and Bengal, following a police complaint filed in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. The allegations include rape, criminal intimidation, and cohabitation based on a promise of marriage. The court also directed police to seize Porel’s electronic devices to protect the complainant’s privacy and prevent the spread of “obnoxious data.”

By August 11, 2026, police in Hooghly arrested Porel. The complainant, a medical student from Karnataka, alleged that Porel maintained a relationship with her for approximately three and a half years. Her claims include sexual assault, illegal confinement, and being denied food during an incident in Delhi in April 2026. She further alleged that Porel recorded intimate moments and used the material for intimidation. The case has been registered under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.

On August 14, 2026, Porel was denied bail and sent to 14-day judicial custody. While Porel has denied all allegations, the investigation continues following the seizure of his mobile phones and laptops to address concerns regarding the potential circulation of private media.

## Claims

- A medical student from Karnataka alleged she was in a relationship with Abhishek Porel for approximately three and a half years based on a promise of marriage. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Abhishek Porel was arrested by Mogra police in Hooghly. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The complainant alleged that Porel recorded intimate moments and used the private material to intimidate or threaten her. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The complainant alleged she was illegally confined and denied food during an incident in Delhi on April 2, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Hooghly (Rural) Superintendent of Police Kunar Bhushan Singh confirmed Porel was arrested late Monday night following a court order. (single source)
- Police registered a case against Porel under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 69, and the Information Technology Act. (single source)
- The Calcutta High Court ordered police action and directed that the complainant's images be prevented from going viral. (single source)
- The Calcutta High Court ordered the seizure of Abhishek Porel's electronic devices. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Abishek Porel denied bail in sexual abuse investigation

Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel has been sent to 14-day judicial custody following allegations of sexual abuse and threats involving private media made by a medical student.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abishek-porel-denied-bail-in-sexual-abuse-investigation

### 2026-08-11: Cricketer Abhishek Porel arrested in Hooghly over sexual assault allegations

Delhi Capitals cricketer Abhishek Porel has been arrested in Hooghly following allegations of sexual assault, confinement, and intimidation by a medical student from Karnataka.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cricketer-abhishek-porel-arrested-in-hooghly-over-sexual-assault-allegations

### 2026-07-19: Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel ordered arrested by Calcutta High Court in rape case

Calcutta High Court ordered the arrest of Delhi Capitals’ Abishek Porel and seizure of his devices in a rape and intimidation case, with a hearing set for Aug 11, 2026.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-capitals-star-abishek-porel-ordered-arrested-by-calcutta-high-court

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