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Crime
Court Dismisses Rape Complaint Against Former IPL Cricketer's Fiancée
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:17 PM
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A court has dismissed a rape complaint filed by the fiancée of a former IPL cricketer, who claims the case was brought to sabotage his career.
A court has quashed a rape complaint that was filed by the fiancée of a former Indian Premier League (IPL) cricketer. The complaint, which alleged sexual assault, was dismissed after the court found the allegations unsubstantiated.
The former cricketer, identified as Shivalik, has stated that the case was filed with the intention of ending his professional career. He claims that the allegations were fabricated and aimed at damaging his reputation.
The court’s decision comes after a review of the evidence presented by both parties. With the complaint dismissed, the former cricketer’s legal team has expressed relief and plans to pursue further action against the complainant for defamation.
The incident has drawn attention to the legal challenges faced by athletes in the IPL, highlighting the importance of due process and evidence-based judgments in criminal cases.
The former cricketer, identified as Shivalik, has stated that the case was filed with the intention of ending his professional career. He claims that the allegations were fabricated and aimed at damaging his reputation.
The court’s decision comes after a review of the evidence presented by both parties. With the complaint dismissed, the former cricketer’s legal team has expressed relief and plans to pursue further action against the complainant for defamation.
The incident has drawn attention to the legal challenges faced by athletes in the IPL, highlighting the importance of due process and evidence-based judgments in criminal cases.