Anticipatory bail has been granted to the head of Amazon Prime Video, Aparna Purohit, by the Supreme Court of India.
Anticipatory bail has been granted to the head of Amazon Prime Video, Aparna Purohit, by the Supreme Court of India.
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The protection of Aparna Purohit came after noticing her cooperation with the investigation department and also appearing before the police as and when summoned. It has to be noted that she had challenged the order made by the Allahabad High Court regarding the denial of her anticipatory bail.
About the case:
It has to be noted that a case had been lodged against Aparna Purohit, over the web series, Tandav.
The relief came after a bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and MM Sundresh, granted anticipatory bail to Aparna Purohit, after noting that she has been cooperating with the officials, in the investigation regarding the case.
The verdict
The verdict said, “in view of the statement made, we confirm the interim order and direct that in the event of the appellant Aparna Purohit being arrested, she shall be released on bail by the arresting officer/trial court on terms and conditions to be fixed by the trial court”.
Mukul Rohatgi and Sidharth Luthra, the senior advocates in the case, appearing for the petitioner, had stated in the court that Aparna Purohit is cooperating with the officials and proceedings related to the investigation of the case.
Aparna Purohit
Aparna Purohit is a postgraduate from the APJ Kidwai Mass Communication Research Center (MCRC), from the Jamia Millia Islamia University, which is located in the city of New Delhi.
She has been associated with the film industry in Mumbai, for more than around 15 years as of now.
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video, which is popularly known as Prime Video, is an American subscription video-on-demand over-the-top streaming and rental service of Amazon, that is being offered as a part of Amazon’s Prime subscription or even as a standalone service.
The headquarters of Amazon Prime Video is located in Seattle, Washington, in the United States of America and the subsidiary included for the same are Video Direct,
Amazon Prime Video Was launched in September 2006, which is 16 years ago now
