Bombay HC grants interim protection from arrest to Kangana, sister

In a relief to actor Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli Chandel, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted them interim protection from any coercive action, including arrest, by the Mumbai Police in an FIR registered against them for alleged hate posts and statements on social and electronic media.

The HC also recorded and accepted a statement made by the sisters’ lawyer that they will respond to summons and appear before the investigating officer of Bandra police station on January 8 between 12 and 2 pm and record their statements. The HC also noted that investigation in the case will continue.