Kartik Maharaj gets HC breather
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awardee Kartik Maharaj, who is facing rape allegations, until it hears the case.
Justice Jay Sengupta's directive came as the accused moved court seeking protection after he was served a police summons.
Kartik Maharaj's counsel pleaded for an in camera hearing. The state, however, held that it could be an open one. Justice Sengupta will make a decision on this matter at the next hearing on July 7.
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