Shariful Islam Shehzad, who has been within the information since January for allegedly attacking actor Saif Ali Khan throughout a theft try at his Bandra dwelling, has filed a bail utility within the Mumbai Classes Courtroom. The plea, submitted via his advocate Ajay Gawali, claims that he has not dedicated any offence and that the case against him is fabricated.

“The FIR is patently false and a false case has been registered in opposition to him,” the plea states, asserting that Islam has absolutely cooperated with the investigation. His lawyer argues that each one key proof, together with CCTV footage and name data, has already been collected by the prosecution, and there’s no threat of him tampering with proof or influencing witnesses.

Islam is accused of breaking into Khan’s residence on January 16, 2024, with the intent of robbing and, within the course of, attacking the actor and his workers member, Gita, utilizing a wood weapon and a hexa blade. Khan suffered critical accidents, with part of the weapon lodged in his again, requiring a number of surgical procedures. He spent five days in the hospital earlier than being discharged on January 21.

The case was filed by Khan’s workers member, Elima Philip, and is presently being heard within the Bandra Justice of the Peace Courtroom. As soon as the Bandra Police recordsdata the chargesheet, the case will probably be transferred to the Mumbai Classes Courtroom for trial.

The bail plea additionally argues that Islam’s continued detention serves no objective past pre-trial punishment. “The applicant has co-operated with the investigation. Due to this fact, no helpful objective will probably be served by detaining him additional in custody, save and besides pre-trial punishment,” the plea states.

The Bandra Police have but to file the chargesheet within the case, and the courtroom is anticipated to listen to Islam’s bail plea quickly.