A Mumbai sessions court has denied anticipatory bail to actor Ajaz Khan in a sexual assault case filed by an aspiring actress. The court determined that the consent involved was obtained through fraudulent means, rendering it invalid under the law. The allegations include promises of marriage, professional assistance, and financial support to the victim’s family. The court emphasized that such inducements cannot be dismissed as mere consensual relations. Custodial interrogation was deemed necessary to collect digital evidence and prevent potential tampering or witness influence.

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