Delhi businessman files defamation case against Esha Gupta

The case is filed through Advocate Vikas Pahwa under section 499 and 500 of the IPC at Saket Court in New Delhi.

Mumbai: A Delhi based businessman filed a criminal defamation complaint in a Delhi court against Bollywood actress Esha Gupta after she accused him of sexual misconduct.

The Delhi based businessman named Rohit Vig has lodged the defamation case under section 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code in Saket Court, New Delhi.

The petitioner sought for cognisance of the complaint and to prosecute and punish the actress under provisions of the law with adequate compensation in his favour.

His plea read: "The mental agony caused to the complainant is continuing every day since close friends and colleagues are contacting him and his family on a continuous basis and expressing displeasure over the content posted by the accused."

It further added: "....many members of the public have been expressing doubts on the integrity and moral character of the complainant believing the false and defamatory statements to be true."

The court took cognisance of the complaint and posted the matter for hearing on August 28. On the next date of hearing, the court will record pre summoning evidence of the complainant.

In a series of tweets, Esha had earlier accused Rohit as "the reason women don’t feel safe anywhere."

In one of her post, the actress wrote: "this guy was literally raping me with his eyes..."