Shiney Ahuja's bail rejected again

A Mumbai sessions court rejected Shiney Ahuja's bail plea on Friday, nearly three months after the actor was arrested for allegedly raping his maid at his Mumbai home.

The court rejected Ahuja's bail on the ground that it is a 'serious offence' and there is prima facie evidence against him.

The court had rejected his bail plea on July 8 on the same grounds.

The 36-year-old actor again filed for bail on September 5 after the city police filed its chargesheet against him.

Charges against Ahuja, who is currently lodged in Mumbai's Arthur Road jail, will be framed on September 23.

His lawyer Shrikant Shivade said he would challenge the lower court's order in the Bombay high court.

The actor's case was transferred to a fast track court after Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan gave an assurance that the victim would get justice soon.

Shiney's bail plea rejected

Shiney Ahuja's bail plea was rejected by the sessions court in Mumbai [Images] on Wednesday.

The actor, who was charged with raping his maid at his home on June 14, had applied for bail stating that he will not interfere in the investigation or try to influence the victim. He had also mentioned in his bail application that he was ready to stay away from Mumbai if the court instructs him to do so.

The court however observed that he has been charged with a serious offence and a prima facie case has been made out against him. The court also refused to accept the defence's arguments that the victim's story of alleged rape is 'doubtful and concocted.'

Shiney's lawyer, Shrikant Shivade, confirmed that Shiney's bail plea had been rejected but refused to give details. Reports said the defence will go in appeal to the high court.

The actor has been claiming innocence in the case but a DNA test is reported to have confirmed that Shiney did have sex with his maid.

At present, Shiney is incarcerated in Arthur Road Jail, located in south-central Mumbai.