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Mumbai Court Dismisses Tanushree Dutta's MeToo Case

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-08T10:43:33.662047+05:30

- A Mumbai court has dismissed Tanushree Dutta's 2018 MeToo allegations against Nana Patekar due to delayed filing. - The court observed that the complaint was filed beyond the period of limitation without a valid reason for the delay. - Dutta had accused Patekar and three others of harassment during a 2008 film shoot, sparking national headlines and the #MeToo movement. - The police investigation found no incriminating evidence, leading to a B-summary report stating the FIR was false. - The magistrate concluded that the case could not be taken cognizance of due to the long lapse of time and lack of sufficient cause for delay. Source: [Zee News](https://zeenews.india.com/people/mumbai-court-rejects-metoo-allegations-against-nana-patekar-2869162.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/court-closes-me-too-cases-against-nana-patekar-three-others-101741375397045.html)

A Mumbai court has dismissed Tanushree Dutta's 2018 MeToo allegations against Nana Patekar due to delayed filing.
The court observed that the complaint was filed beyond the period of limitation without a valid reason for the delay.
Dutta had accused Patekar and three others of harassment during a 2008 film shoot, sparking national headlines and the #MeToo movement.
The police investigation found no incriminating evidence, leading to a B-summary report stating the FIR was false.
The magistrate concluded that the case could not be taken cognizance of due to the long lapse of time and lack of sufficient cause for delay.

Source: Zee News, Hindustan Times