Teen Star Molestation Case: Accused Granted Bail

The defendant had been in judicial custody since 13 December.

The person accused of molesting a teen Bollywood star on-board a Delhi-Mumbai Vistara flight on 9 December, has been granted bail. According to a report by ANI, the defendant was granted bail against Rs 25,000.

Zaira Wasim alleged molestation case: Accused has been granted bail by Mumbai court; Bail granted on surety of Rs 25,000

— ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2017

The accused had been in judicial custody since 13 December.

Accused in Zaira Wasim alleged molestation attempt case, sent to judicial custody till 22nd December by Dindoshi sessions court #Mumbai

— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2017

The order was passed by Mumbai's Dindoshi sessions court.

Zaira Wasim alleged molestation attempt case: Accused files bail plea, Dindoshi sessions court to hear it on 15th December #Mumbai

— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2017

The accused, Vikas Sachdev, was booked for assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty, and relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) as the actor is a minor.

(The Quint is not naming the victim as the law states that victims of sexual crimes cannot be identified.)