Bollywood: Nana Patekar has received significant relief from a Mumbai court, while Tanushree Dutta has suffered a major setback. The court dismissed her plea to reopen the case against Patekar.
Why did the court dismiss Tanushree's plea?
A Mumbai court dismissed Tanushree Dutta's plea challenging the earlier relief granted to Nana Patekar. The court, in its judgment, stated, "The 2008 allegations are beyond the statute of limitations, and no concrete evidence has been found against Nana Patekar for the 2018 incident." This decision effectively acquits Patekar once again, and the case is closed.
What was the case about?
The controversy gained prominence during the #MeToo campaign in 2018 when actress Tanushree Dutta alleged that Nana Patekar sexually harassed her during the shooting of a film in 2008. Following this statement, a case was registered, and a police investigation commenced. However, after court hearings, Patekar was granted relief due to lack of evidence.
Tanushree filed a fresh plea
After receiving relief from the court, Tanushree Dutta filed a new plea challenging the decision. She sought a re-investigation and the reopening of the case against Nana Patekar. However, the court dismissed this plea due to lack of evidence, effectively ending any further action in the matter.
The #MeToo campaign and its impact in India
The #MeToo campaign created a global stir in 2018. Originating in Hollywood, the movement reached India, where many women shared their experiences of sexual harassment. Several prominent Bollywood figures faced serious allegations. Tanushree Dutta, in participating in the campaign, highlighted the 2008 incident, causing significant uproar in Bollywood and the media. However, seven years later, the matter is now definitively concluded.
Reactions from both sides
Nana Patekar's supporters are elated by the verdict, while Tanushree Dutta has received a significant blow. With the case's closure, this highly publicized chapter of the #MeToo controversy is now officially over.
