Ankit Tiwari sexual assault case to be re-opened at Bombay High Court?

It seems Ankit Tiwari can’t seem to put the past behind him, since being accused of sexual assault in 2014. After a long court case, the singer was finally acquitted and everyone thought that was the end of his troubles. However news has it that his accuser wants to open the case up again with the Bombay High Court.

As Times of India reports, apparently the accuser was angered by statements made by Tiwari and his brother. Talking about the case, the woman spoke to the media and explained, “I decided to withdraw the case after fighting for almost a year, as Ankit and his family pleaded saying that it was affecting his career. My family and husband (she got married in 2015) were pressured by them and their lawyer, Neeraj Gupta.”

She went on to add, “I agreed and in return, asked them to apologise to my parents, who were insulted by them. I also got it in writing that they would never give a statement — direct or indirect — against me or on the case once they were acquitted, failing which I would be free to initiate any legal action I deem fit. They have not only tried to tarnish my image by claiming that they are innocent, but have also gone all out to prove that the case was false.”

“I haven’t been paid a single penny. I withdrew the case with good intent, but their behaviour has angered me. I have now decided to take the case ahead. I will file a re-petition before the High Court in a week to reopen the case. I have enough proof to establish my case,” she expressed.

News has it that the woman and Tiwari had been dating for over a year, when the assault happened.

Looks like Tiwari may be in for some more difficult times ahead.

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