Shahrukh Khan Accused of Bribery: Petition Filed in Bombay High Court
Introduction:
A shocking turn of events has unfolded in the case of Shahrukh Khan’s son, Aryan Khan, as the real warrior ‘Pathan’ has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court. The petitioner seeks justice by accusing Shahrukh Khan, Aryan Khan, Sameer Wankhede, and NCB officials of bribery and corruption under Section 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. This article delves into the details of the case, the allegations made, and the implications for those involved.
Shahrukh Khan’s Alleged Bribery:
According to the petition, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR against the former director of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Sameer Wankhede. The FIR alleges that Wankhede, through one Sh. K.P. Gosavi, negotiated a bribe with Shahrukh Khan, reducing the amount from 25 crores to 18 crores. Furthermore, it is claimed that Wankhede accepted a cash payment of 50 lakhs through his middle man Sh. K.P. Gosavi to save Aryan Khan from serious charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Forgery and Destruction of Evidence:
Sameer Wankhede, in his affidavit, has provided evidence against senior members of the Special Enquiry Team (SET), accusing them of creating forged records and destroying evidence with the intention of protecting Aryan Khan. These alleged actions were taken to ensure that Aryan Khan escaped severe charges related to the possession of prohibited drugs.
Legal Implications:
As per the Prevention of Corruption Act, if a person offers a bribe to any public servant without informing the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to obtain any favor, they are liable for prosecution under Section 12 of the Act. Shahrukh Khan and Aryan Khan are both subject to this provision, which carries a punishment of up to 7 years, with a minimum sentence of 6 months if found guilty.
The Petitioner’s Demands:
R.K. Pathan, the petitioner, has made several demands through the petition. These include:
(a) To direct the Respondent No. 3 CBI to constitute a special SIT to investigate the F.I.R. No. RC2172023A0008, and add Respondent No. 1 Shri. Shah Rukh Khan and Respondent No. 2 Mr. Aryan Shah Rukh Khan as accused of the offences of giving bribe to Respondent No. 5, Shri Sameer Wankhede through one Shri K. P. Gosavi without informing the concerned police officials of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the CBI;
(b) To pass appropriate directions to Resp. No. 3 C.B.I. for prosecuting the real culprits as has been done in the case of Bharadwaaj Media Pvt. Ltd. v. State, 2007 SCC OnLine Del 1561, to ensure fair and transparent investigation and to instil the confidence of a common man in the law enforcing agencies and premier investigation agency like C.B.I.;
(c) Direct Respondent No.3 CBI to initiate seprate prosecution under sec 201,218,192,193,409,,120(B),34, etc of IPC against the officials of Mumbai Police who have given clean chit to Resp. No.5 Sameer Wankhede and others from the charges of corruption, bribe etc and misused the public machinery, property and resources for unauthorized purposes to save the accused;
(d) Direct Respondent No.3 CBI to appoint a senior officer to conduct an enquiry in to serious allegations made by Respondent No.5, and to take an action against the responsible officials and to submit a detailed report before this Hon’ble Court;
(e) To direct appropriate action under Section 340 r/w 195 of Cr. P.C. on the basis of material on record against concerned officials of NCB involved in conspiracy to exonerate Respondent No.2 Mr. Aryan Shah Rukh Khan and Respondent No.1 Mr. Shah Rukh Khan, as per law laid down in Perumal Vs Janaki (2014) 5 SCC 377; and in State of Maharashtra Vs Mangesh Chavan 2020 SCC OnLine Bom 672;
(f) Direct Respondent No.3 CBI to take help of scientific tests while interrogating Respondent No.1 Shah Rukh Khan, Respondent No.2 Aryan Shah Rukh Khan, Respondent No.5 Shri. Sameer Wankhede, other accused officials of NCB, accused police officers of Mumbai Police and all the accused persons and witnesses and subject them to tests like Narco-Analysis Test, Lie Detector Test, Brain Mapping Test, etc., to unearth the complete conspiracy and to bring truth to the surface.”
Rashid Khan Pathan and His Legal Activism:
Rashid Khan Pathan, the petitioner, has a history of exposing corruption and fighting for the rights of various individuals and institutions. Notably, he has brought forward allegations against Supreme Court Judges like Rohinton Fali Nariman and Deepak Gupta, which have not been disputed by the accused. Pathan’s involvement in legal battles and his efforts to protect fundamental rights are well-documented on the Indian Bar Association’s website.
Conclusion:
The recent petition filed against Shahrukh Khan, Aryan Khan, Sameer Wankhede, and NCB officials alleging bribery and corruption has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and law enforcement agencies. As the case progresses, it remains to be seen how the Bombay High Court will address the serious allegations and demands made by the petitioner. The outcome of this case will have far-reaching implications, shedding light on the depths of corruption and the fight for justice in the country.
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