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TopicRaj Kundra

Topic: Raj Kundra

Actor Shilpa Shetty & husband Raj Kundra face fraud charges for cheating businessman of Rs 60 cr

The complainant, Deepak Kothari, claims that the couple took money under the pretext of expanding their business but used it for personal expenditure instead.

Rajasthan Royals’ owner Manoj Badale sues ex-co-owner Raj Kundra for fraud & blackmail in London court

Badale's lawyer Adam Speker said Kundra had to forfeit his 11.7% stake after being found guilty in 2015 of betting on IPL games which led to their team being suspended for 2 years.

Raj Kundra claims he was never involved in distribution, production of pornography

In a statement, Kundra said the entire episode was a 'witch hunt' & he has been declared guilty by the media. Last week, the Supreme Court had granted him protection from arrest.

SC grants protection from arrest to Raj Kundra in pornography case

The apex court issued notice to Maharashtra govt on an appeal filed by Kundra against a Bombay HC order rejecting his anticipatory bail and sought the govt's reply within four weeks.

Raj Kundra walks out of Mumbai jail after 2 months following bail in pornographic films case

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate SB Bhajipale Monday had allowed Kundra's bail application on furnishing a bond of Rs 50,000. He was lodged in Arthur Road Jail under judicial custody.

Was busy with work, didn’t know about Raj Kundra’s activities, Shilpa Shetty tells police

According to a charge sheet filed against Kundra, Shetty told Mumbai police she did not know about the apps allegedly used by her husband for uploading and streaming obscene content.

Bombay HC grants interim protection from arrest to Raj Kundra in 2020 porn racket case

Kundra is currently in jail after being arrested in July in another case related to production and distribution of pornographic clips on mobile apps.

Bombay High Court rejects Raj Kundra’s bail plea in pornographic films case

While rejecting contentions made by Kundra and his associate Ryan Thorpe, the HC Saturday said the remand to custody is within conformity of law & doesn't require interference.

Bombay HC reserves order on Raj Kundra’s petition challenging arrest in porn films case

Mumbai Police in the court argued that Kundra was not cooperating with the probe in the case filed in February and had destroyed evidence, a claim refuted by his lawyer.

Reports based on police sources not defamatory, says Bombay HC on Shilpa Shetty’s plea

Justice Gautam Patel said articles referred to by Shilpa Shetty in her suit don't seem to be defamatory and noted that blanket gag order will have a chilling effect on press freedom.

On Camera

Biting terror, doggone dilemma, urban menace. Indian TV war over Delhi street dogs

News channels were also in two minds about removing stray dogs to the government dog pounds. NDTV took credit for it and CNN-News 18 called ‘controversial order’.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.