Zareen Khan wins legal battle, Kolkata magistrate cancels warrant

Bollywood actor Zareen Khan can finally breathe a sigh of relief as she emerges victorious in a long-standing legal battle that has shadowed her since an arrest warrant was issued against her by a Kolkata court. The warrant, stemming from an alleged cheating case dating back to 2018, has recently been revealed to have been founded on what can only be described as "fraudulent and misleading statements" made by the Investigating Officer.

However, justice prevailed as the Magistrate, upon unearthing the "true and correct facts" surrounding the case, took decisive action by issuing a comprehensive order that promptly cancelled and recalled the arrest warrant that had loomed over Zareen Khan.

Adding to the weight of this legal victory is the Hon’ble High Court of Kolkata, which has interjected with an interim order firmly supporting Zareen Khan's position. This not only vindicates her innocence but also definitively puts an end to the misguided warrant, thereby upholding the fundamental principles of justice.

For those unfamiliar with the case, the Kolkata court had issued an arrest warrant against the actress in connection with an alleged cheating case from 2018. The investigating officer submitted a charge sheet against Zareen to the Sealdah court in Kolkata. Reportedly, Zareen neither sought bail nor appeared before the court, leading to the issuance of the arrest warrant in response to her repeated absence.

The crux of the case harkens back to 2018 when Zareen Khan was slated to perform during a Durga Puja event in Kolkata. However, much to the organizers' dismay, the actress failed to make an appearance, leaving them waiting in anticipation. Subsequently, one of the event organizers lodged a written complaint of cheating against Zareen Khan and her manager. 

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An FIR was filed against both individuals, and they were summoned for questioning. Zareen Khan did eventually appear for questioning, asserting that she had been misled by the event organizers.

With this legal cloud now dispelled, Zareen Khan can redirect her focus to her thriving career, putting behind her a chapter that tested her resilience and unwavering commitment to her craft.

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