Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja’s bail plea deferred to July 7

Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja’s bail plea was on Friday deferred till July 7 by a local Mumbai court.

Ahuja was arrested on June 15 after his domestic help accused him of raping her while they were alone at his house.

Despite the actor’s wife denying the incident, police officials said DNA and medical reports of the victim and Ahuja had corroborated the allegations made by the maid in the FIR.

Ahuja’s defence counsel asked the court for time to go through the reports filed by the police in connection with the case.The actor continues to remain in judicial custody.

On Thursday, the court had extended the judicial custody of Shiney till July 16, even as the actor informed he was not keeping well.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan has said the case would be committed to a fast track court soon to ensure speedy justice. He also said rehabilitation would be provided to the rape victim.