Shilpa Shetty's husband, actor and entrepreneur Raj Kundra, has opened up about the prolonged legal battle he has faced over the past four years in connection with the pornography case. On Wednesday, Raj took to X to share his thoughts, stating that he has endured an extended legal process and is now seeking relief if proven innocent.
He wrote, “Four long years in the lower court in the ongoing pornography case. Today, my advocate Prashant Patil concluded our arguments. I stand by the truth if I’m guilty, punish me. If not, grant me a discharge, my freedom, and the respect taken away by relentless media trials. Justice delayed is justice denied. ? #Justice.” He said that while he has consistently respected the judicial system and cooperated with authorities throughout the investigation, the length of the proceedings has been deeply frustrating for him.
Background of the Case
Raj Kundra was arrested on July 19, 2021, by the Mumbai Crime Branch in connection with an alleged pornography production and distribution racket. Officials had described him as a “key conspirator,” claiming that adult content was created in India and distributed via subscription-based mobile applications. According to investigators, the material was uploaded through foreign-linked platforms to bypass domestic regulations.
The case invoked provisions under the Indian Penal Code, the Information Technology Act, and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, with multiple individuals allegedly involved in production, management, and monetisation. Kundra has repeatedly denied all allegations, maintaining that the content in question was erotic rather than pornographic.
Legal Proceedings and Bail
After spending nearly two months in custody, he was granted bail in September 2021. Since then, court proceedings and investigations have continued, with Kundra now seeking closure and relief from what he describes as a long-drawn legal ordeal. His advocate Prashant Patil recently concluded arguments in the lower court, and Kundra awaits a decision.
Kundra emphasised his respect for the judicial system and his cooperation with authorities, but expressed frustration over the delay. He called for a swift resolution, stating that justice delayed is justice denied.
