Ektaa Kapoor Refutes POCSO Case Claims, Cites No Involvement In Daily Operations Of ALTBalaji
In light of the legal complaint, Ektaa Kapoor’s production house, ALTBalaji Telefilms, has released a formal clarification!
Producer Ektaa Kapoor has responded to the allegations made against her and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, regarding a case filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The complaint stems from an episode of the web series Gandi Baat season 6, which aired on ALTBalaji in 2021. The case accuses the producers of featuring inappropriate scenes involving minors, as well as offending religious sentiments through the use of certain imagery, including cigarette advertisements.
What Did Ektaa Kapoor Say?
In light of the legal complaint, Ektaa Kapoor’s production house, ALTBalaji Telefilms, has released a formal clarification distancing Ektaa and Shobha from the specific content in question. The statement emphasized that neither of the two are directly involved in the platform’s day-to-day operations. Instead, the management and content development are handled by separate teams, suggesting that the alleged content was created without their direct oversight.
The company also reassured the public and authorities that it complies with all legal requirements, including those under the POCSO Act. They stated that the accusations of depicting minors in inappropriate situations were inaccurate and not reflective of the company’s practices.
ALTBalaji further expressed confidence in the judiciary system, ensuring full cooperation with the ongoing investigation. While the series aired in early 2021, the episode in question has since been removed from the streaming platform, highlighting the production house’s willingness to address the controversy. However, as the legal matter is still under review, the company refrained from providing any additional comments.
Also Read: Ektaa Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor Booked Under POCSO Act For Obscene Scene Of Minor Girls In Gandii Baat
As of now, Ektaa and Shobha Kapoor are expected to appear for questioning later this month, where more details surrounding the case are likely to emerge. The outcome of this high-profile case will be closely watched in both legal and entertainment circles.
First Published: October 23, 2024 12:42 PM
