Raj Kundra's bail hearing will be held on August 10
The bail applications filed by businessman Raj Kundra and his aide Ryan Thorpe have been kept for hearing at Sessions Court in Mumbai on August 10. These pleas came after Kundra and Thorpe challenged the Esplanade Magistrate Court's order that rejected their bail applications. Currently, both are in judicial custody in the pornography racket case, which also ends on August 10.
Kundra, Thorpe challenged Esplanade Court's order that rejected bail plea
The Sessions Court was scheduled to hear the bail plea of Shilpa Shetty's husband today. As per the update, notices have been sent to Mumbai Police on the bail applications. On August 2, the Bombay High Court had reserved its order on petitions filed by Kundra and Thorpe challenging their arrest. Esplanade Court had rejected their plea, stating their release would "hamper the investigation."
This is the latest update in the pornography case
Kundra also filed anticipatory bail plea in 2020 cyber case
Notably, the businessman was sent to judicial custody on July 27 after being arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch on July 19. After this, his lawyers had filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court. To clarify, he had applied for anticipatory bail in a cybercrime case of 2020. The hearing for this case was adjourned till August 7 on Monday, reported TOI.
Here's why their plea was rejected by Magistrate's Court earlier
Before the case is heard on Tuesday, let's see why it was rejected earlier. The court said the alleged offence for which the duo was arrested is "detrimental to the health of our society", and "societal interest in the prosecution of a crime which has a wider social dimension cannot be overlooked." There was a possibility the accusers might tamper with evidence if released.
The case is about the creation, publication of pornographic films
For the unversed, the case is "about the creation of pornographic films and publishing them through some apps." Kundra currently faces charges of cheating, "obscene and indecent advertisements and displays," and others. If proved guilty, he might face upto seven years in jail.
Meanwhile, Shilpa posted first statement on the matter
While the pornography case is taking its course, the Hungama 2 actress posted her first statement in the matter on Monday. She said she will not be commenting on the case as it was sub-judice, so the media should not attribute false quotes on her behalf. "We don't deserve a media trial," her long note read, requesting everyone to respect their right to privacy.
