Rape case: court rejects cops’ clean chit to Bhandarkar,will probe

The case dates back to 2004,when Jain had alleged that Bhandarkar had raped her on several occasions after promising her a role in his movies. She had lodged a complaint of rape against Bhandarkar,which the director has denied,calling it a “publicity stunt”.

The police had filed its detailed report in Bhandarkar’s support in May 2007,claiming it had carried out investigation and found all allegations to be untrue,and sought closure of the case.

Jain,however,moved court against the police’s decision,and in December 2008,a magistrate ordered further investigations. The police once again filed a B Summary report in July this year saying there was “no evidence” against Bhandarkar.