MUMBAI: The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) S T Dande has sought the Andheri magistrate’s ‘say’ on a transfer petition filed by actor Kangana Ranaut. She is seeking the transfer of a defamation complaint filed by veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar against her, as she says she has “lost faith’’ in the court.
The actor had appeared before the Andheri magistrate at the last hearing to make her transfer application. Her lawyer Rizwan Siddiquee said she had lost faith since the magistrate had “repeatedly” said he would issue a warrant against her for non-appearance.
The CMM took on record a reply filed by Akhtar who said Ranaut’s transfer plea is not only belated, but also an attempt to further delay the proceedings. Akhtar’s reply, through his advocate Jay Bharadwaj, sought dismissal of her application for “being devoid of all merits.’’
The court will hear Ranaut’s plea on October 18.
