Malaika Arora Faces Final Warning in Saif Ali Khan Hotel Brawl Case
Mumbai court grants Malaika Arora one last chance to testify in the 2012 Taj Hotel brawl case, warning of a non-bailable warrant if she skips the July 9 hearing.
Overview
- The case stems from a 2012 altercation at Mumbai's Taj Hotel involving Saif Ali Khan, his companions, and NRI businessman Iqbal Mir Sharma.
- Malaika Arora, a key witness, has repeatedly failed to appear despite court summons and two bailable warrants issued in February and April 2025.
- On April 30, the court criticized Arora for allegedly avoiding proceedings and granted her a final opportunity to testify by July 9, 2025.
- If Arora fails to appear on the specified date, the court has stated it will issue a non-bailable warrant against her.
- Saif Ali Khan and two friends face charges under Section 325 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly assaulting Sharma during the incident.