The trial for the Saif Ali Khan assault case of 2012 is expected to commence next month, marking a significant development after eleven years since the alleged incident occurred.
On April 24, the additional chief metropolitan magistrate at the Esplanade court in Mumbai read out the charges against Saif Ali Khan and his two friends, Shakeel Ladak and Bilal Amrohi. Subsequently, the court issued summons to witnesses, setting the stage for the recording of evidence and indicating that the trial is likely to begin on June 15, which is the next date of the hearing.
The case dates back to February 22, 2012, when Saif Ali Khan and his companions were accused of assaulting South African businessman Iqbal Mir Sharma and his father-in-law at the Wasabi restaurant within the Taj Hotel. The businessman lodged a complaint, leading to the subsequent arrest of the three accused. They were later released on bail.
During the incident, Saif Ali Khan was accompanied by his wife, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, her sister Karisma Kapoor, actors Malaika Arora Khan and Amrita Arora, along with some male friends.
According to the police, the altercation began when Sharma objected to the loud and disruptive behavior of Saif Ali Khan and his friends. Allegedly, Saif Ali Khan threatened them and proceeded to punch Sharma in the nose, resulting in a fracture. The NRI businessman also accused Saif and his friends of assaulting his father-in-law, Raman Patel.
On the other hand, Saif Ali Khan maintained that Sharma had made provocative statements and used abusive language against the women accompanying him, leading to the altercation.
The charge sheet in the case was filed by the police on December 21, 2012. Saif Ali Khan and his two friends have been charged under sections 325 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code.
Saif Ali Khan is renowned for his contributions to the film industry through movies such as “Hum Tum,” “Kal Ho Na Ho,” “Tanhaji,” and “Omkara.”
With the trial set to begin, the case will now undergo legal proceedings, shedding light on an incident that occurred over a decade ago and attracting significant attention from both the public and the media.
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