A court in Uttar Pradesh has issued a non-bailable warrant against actor Rakhi Sawant in a case linked to a suicide reported in 2010. The development was confirmed by District Government Counsel (Criminal) Mridul Kant Srivastava.
The warrant was issued by Civil Judge (Junior Division) Anjali on Friday, according to the government lawyer. He said the action followed several summonses after Sawant did not appear before the court.
The case is connected to Laxman Ahirwar, a resident of the Hansari Prem Nagar area of Jhansi. Prosecutors allege that he died by suicide on 10 November 2010 after being hurt by remarks made during Sawant's television programme, 'Rakhi Ka Insaaf'.
What the case concerns
Ahirwar's mother, Savitri, filed a complaint at Prem Nagar police station. She alleged that Sawant used insulting and objectionable language about her son during an episode broadcast in October 2010.
According to the prosecution, Ahirwar and his wife, Anita, had been invited to the programme because of a marital dispute. Anita was from Rajgarh and had returned to her parental home after the dispute between the couple.
The allegations form the basis of the court proceedings. The available account does not state that the court has reached a final decision on the case.
Next hearing
The next hearing is scheduled for 1 December. The warrant and the hearing date were disclosed by Srivastava, who is representing the government in the matter.
The action brings renewed attention to a case that began after the television episode and the subsequent complaint by Ahirwar's mother. Sawant is now facing a court process connected to the alleged remarks and her reported failure to attend hearings.
Earlier controversy involving Mika Singh
Sawant has also previously been associated with a separate dispute involving singer Mika Singh. That matter dates to 2006 and concerned an alleged forced kiss at a birthday party hosted by Singh.
Sawant filed a First Information Report against Singh on 11 June 2006. A case was registered under Sections 354 and 323 of the Indian Penal Code, according to the supplied report.
The dispute was settled by mutual consent after nearly 17 years. In a podcast appearance, Sawant later referred to the incident while commenting on Singh's voice. That separate matter is not the case in which the current warrant has been issued.
Conclusion
The immediate development is the non-bailable warrant issued against Rakhi Sawant in the Uttar Pradesh case linked to the alleged remarks on her television show. The next listed hearing is on 1 December.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why has a warrant been issued against Rakhi Sawant?
The government lawyer said the warrant followed several summonses after Sawant did not appear in court.
Q. Which case is connected to the warrant?
It concerns a 2010 suicide-linked case involving Laxman Ahirwar of Jhansi.
Q. What are the allegations against Sawant?
The prosecution alleges that remarks on 'Rakhi Ka Insaaf' offended Ahirwar before his death by suicide.
Q. Who filed the complaint?
Ahirwar's mother, Savitri, filed the complaint at Prem Nagar police station.
Q. When is the next hearing?
The next hearing is scheduled for 1 December.
Q. Is the Mika Singh dispute the same case?
No. The Mika Singh matter was a separate dispute involving an alleged forced kiss and a 2006 FIR.
