Overview

• Vijay Raaz was acquitted of sexual harassment and stalking charges filed by a colleague during the 2020 filming of 'Sherni'.
• The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court ruled that the prosecution failed to substantiate charges under IPC Sections 354-A and 354-D.
• Key evidence gaps included unclear CCTV footage, lack of direct witnesses, and the death of the complainant before the trial concluded.
• Raaz’s lawyer noted the allegations caused significant career setbacks, with the actor losing roles and leaving the 'Sherni' shoot midway.
• The court ordered the cancellation of Raaz’s bail bond, return of the surety amount, destruction of seized evidence, and a ₹7,000 bond for any future appeal.