Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul had petitioned the high court last year seeking quashing of the FIR. The court had already given interim protection to both of them from arrest.
Almost everyone is aware about the way in which KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya were under the scanner, drawing backlash from several news channels. In January 2019, Hardik, along with KL Rahul participated in a talk show (Koffee with Karan) with eminent Bollywood director, Karan Johar. The duo faced provisional suspension due to their controversial comments with regards to females; however, they returned to play in the 2019 World Cup in England.
In a development on this, The Rajasthan high court today i.e. 23rd January.2021 directed the state not to take coercive steps against filmmaker Karan Johar in a case lodged in Jodhpur against him and Indian cricket team players Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul for allegedly making derogatory remarks against women.
The court has also issued notice to the state government seeking the latest factual report in the case.
DR Meghwal, a resident of Sarecha village in Jodhpur district, had filed an FIR with Luni police against Pandya, KL Rahul and filmmaker Karan Johar. In the FIR, the complainant alleged that in a TV show, ‘‘Koffee with Karan’’, Pandya had made insulting remarks against women. But Later, Pandya and KL Rahul moved a petition before the high court seeking quashing of the FIR. The court had already given interim protection to both of them from the arrest.
However, After hearing the petition of Karan Johar, Justice Dr Pushpendra Singh Bhati ordered the complainant and the state government to submit their replies in the case.
The court mentioned that “The petitioner shall be permitted to present his case to the investigating officer through a legal representative or a legal advisor.”
Recalling those tough times, Hardik Pandya revealed that the incident didn’t hampered their friendship even though the duo decided to remain away from each other briefly. Pandya lauded KL Rahul for becoming calmer following that occurring, which had the potential to end their career.
