Javed Akhtar files a reply to Kangana Ranaut's petition

The tussle between Kangana Ranaut and Javed Akhtar seems to be seeing no end anytime soon. Ranaut had filed a plea to transfer Akhtar and her case from Andheri magistrate court to any other court. Now, Akhtar has filed a reply to Ranaut's plea in court.

The actor in her statement to the court stated that the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court's order is wrong as the Magistrate exercised its power without using any judicial mind. It concluded by stating that this failed justice.

Now, Akhtar has replied to that through his lawyer and stated that Ranaut has remained absent on 11 dates when the matter was listed in court.

The lawyer further added that it is totally wrong to state that the 10th Metropolitan Magistrate, Andheri has been directing the actress to be there on all the dates of the hearing.

Akhtar further alleged that the actress is using delay tactics by filing various pleas. The lyricist also alleged that the summoning in the matter was done on February 1, 2021, however, the plea of Ranaut could not be recorded due to her 'deliberate' absence.

The reply also stated that 'the compliance of mandatory provisions of CrPC' cannot be considered as 'threats' or bias'. It further added that the procedure adopted by the Andheri Magistrate has been upheld by Sessions court as well as the Bombay High Court. The said courts didn't find any irregularity in the procedure.

Now, reportedly, on December 29, Akhtar's lawyer will be arguing his case before the court.