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Rakhi Sawant 2010 suicide case legal proceedings

Overview

A fast-track court in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, issued a non-bailable warrant against actress Rakhi Sawant after she failed to appear for multiple hearings regarding a 2010 suicide case. The case involves the death of Laxman Ahirwar, whose family alleged he committed suicide following mental distress caused by derogatory remarks made by Sawant during an episode of the television show ‘Rakhi Ka Insaaf’.

Following the issuance of the warrant, Sawant’s legal counsel successfully moved to cancel it by presenting an order from the Allahabad High Court which directed that “no coercive action be taken against her in the matter”. While the warrant has been withdrawn, legal proceedings regarding the case are expected to continue.

Entities

Rakhi Sawant · Jhansi · Uttar Pradesh · Allahabad High Court · Lakshman Ahirwar

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Jhansi court cancels non-bailable warrant against Rakhi Sawant

    A Jhansi court has cancelled a non-bailable warrant against Rakhi Sawant in a 2010 suicide case following a High Court stay order.

  2. [CRIME] 11 sources
    Rakhi Sawant faces non-bailable warrant in 2010 suicide case

    An Indian court has issued a non-bailable warrant for actress Rakhi Sawant regarding a 2010 suicide case linked to alleged derogatory remarks made on her television show.

Sources

aajtak.com · bansalnews.com · hindikhabar.com · ibc24.in · india.com · khabarindiatv.com · news.abplive.com · news18.com · newsindialive.in · sundayguardianlive.com · thecsrjournal.in · tv9hindi.com