Sonakshi Sinha files complaint over morphed photos, man arrested in Delhi later released by Mumbai court
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
Star Sonakshi Sinha had approached the police after allegedly finding objectionable morphed photographs of herself being circulated on social media. Following her complaint, the Bandra Police registered a case and arrested Delhi-based Aryan Deepak Jain in connection with the matter. However, a Mumbai court has now ordered his rollout, rejecting the police's request for three days' custody due to lapses in procedure during his arrest.
Adding to this, Sonakshi Sinha case: Man arrested over morphed nude photos rolled out as court flags BNSS violations. Aryan was arrested around 10:11 AM from the Jagatpuri Police Station area in Delhi's Shahdara and brought to Mumbai by flight. The Bandra Police subsequently produced him before a magistrate, seeking his custody to trace the electronic device allegedly used to create and circulate the morphed photographs. The court, however, questioned the police for bringing him directly from Delhi without first producing him before the nearest magistrate there.
Meanwhile, According to an India Today report, the magistrate questioned why Aryan Deepak Jain had been brought straight from Delhi to Mumbai without first being presented before the nearest magistrate in Delhi. The court noted that the police had not followed the required legal process and had failed to offer a satisfactory reason for the lapse.
Notably, His lawyers, Aman Shahi, Prashant Trivedi and Aditya Jain, also questioned the legality of his arrest. They told the court that the police had neither served him with the mandatory notice nor informed him of the reasons for his detention. The defence also raised questions over the haste with which the arrest was carried out, arguing that the complainant's influential position may have influenced the police action. They maintained that Aryan had not committed any offence and that the legal provisions invoked against him were not applicable.
As per the latest buzz, The magistrate also questioned whether the police had followed the arrest guidelines laid down under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Since the alleged offences carry a maximum jail term of seven years, the investigating officer was required to record why his arrest was necessary, as mandated under Section 35(1)(b) of the BNSS.
In further updates, The court further pointed out that the need to investigate the matter was not, by itself, sufficient to justify taking Aryan into custody without following the prescribed legal procedure. "The mere requirement of further investigation cannot, by itself, justify arrest and detention without following the statutory safeguards," the court observed.
On top of that, The magistrate turned down the police's request for three days' custody and ordered Aryan's rollout due to procedural lapses in his arrest. However, the case is far from over, with the Bandra Police continuing their investigation into Sonakshi's complaint.
Monica Yadav is a senior entertainment journalist with Hindustan Times Entertainment, based in Mumbai, with nearly 11 years of experience covering Bollywood, Hollywood and Asian entertainment, including Korean, Chinese and Thai cinema, television and music. She is among the few Indian journalists in India with a dedicated focus on Korean entertainment, including K-pop and K-dramas, and has interviewed some of the industry's biggest stars while closely tracking the rise of global pop culture. Her reporting has also taken her beyond India, where she has covered travel, culture and entertainment. Alongside her work at Hindustan Times, her bylines have appeared in several international publications. Known for her in-depth interviews, feature stories and engaging storytelling, Monica enjoys exploring the human side of entertainment. From breaking news and long-form features to music coverage, explainers and on-camera conversations with artists, she is passionate about telling stories that connect with audiences across the world. Read More
Source: Hindustan Times