Mumbai Court Orders Last Chance for Malaika Arora in 2012 Hotel Brawl Case
Legal Action Threatened Against Malaika Arora in Regard to Saif's Hotel Brawl Incident
Things are heating up in the 2012 hotel brawl case involving actor Saif Ali Khan and his co-star Malaika Arora. In lighter news, the city of Mumbai is still a bustling hub of noise, chaos, and vainglory.
Background and Allegations
Back in 2012, a spat erupted at a swanky Mumbai hotel between Khan and a businessman named Iqbal Mir Sharma. The altercation reportedly started when Sharma asked Khan's group, which included Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Amrita Arora, and other pals, to tone down their boisterous banter[1][2][5].
The accused, Khan, and his two friends, Shakeel Ladak and Bilal Amrohi, have been charged under Section 325 of the Indian Penal Code, accused of physically assaulting Sharma and his father, Raman Patel[1][2][5].
Courtroom Drama
Poor Malaika Arora is at the center of the storm now. Despite being a key witness in the case, she has been late to court proceedings, prompting the issuance of a bailable warrant against her. The court has reissued this warrant on April 8, 2025, as Arora didn't show up initially[4][5].
The latest development in this unfolding drama is that the Mumbai court has given Malaika Arora one last chance. If she doesn't attend the proceedings scheduled for July 9, a non-bailable warrant may be issued[1][3].
Amrita Arora, Malaika's sister, made her court appearance on March 29, 2025[4]. Other members of the Khan-Kapoor entourage haven't been at the forefront of the courtroom saga, though.
So, keep your eyes peeled for more updates as this tasty bit of gossip unfurls. Will Malaika Arora make it to the courtroom, or will she face the consequences of her avoidance tactics? Only time will tell!
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- "Malaika Arora skips court hearing, may face non-bailable warrant," Asia News Network, April 27, 2025, https://www.asiaONE.com/entertainment/actors/malaika-arora-skips-court-hearing-may-face-non-bailable-warrant-fi06955745.html.
- "Mumbai court grants Malaika Arora last chance, warns of issuing non-bailable warrant," New Indian Express, April 27, 2025, https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2025/apr/27/mumbai-court-grants-malaika-arora-last-chance-warns-of-issuing-non-bailable-warrant-2380488.html.
- "Actors Malaika Arora, Amrita Arora re-summoned in Saif Ali Khan-NRI businessman Iqbal Mir Sharma case," Bollywood Hungama, March 30, 2023, https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/actors-malaika-arora-amrita-arora-re-summoned-actors-saif-ali-khan-nri-businessman-iqbal-mir-sharma-case/.
The magistrate has given Malaika Arora one last opportunity to appear in court, having already issued a bailable warrant against her due to her repeated absence. If she fails to show up for the proceedings on July 9, a non-bailable warrant may be issued, according to recent news. In 2012, Malaika Arora, Saif Ali Khan, and others were involved in a physical altercation with businessman Iqbal Mir Sharma at a hotel, an incident that resulted in charges under Section 325 of the Indian Penal Code. Noted entertainers and celebrities, including Malaika Arora, have been under scrutiny, and the case has garnered interest in the general-news and crime-and-justice categories.
