Rape analogy: Salman misses date with Maha women’s panel again

“Today, Salman was asked to come for the hearing at 4:30 pm. However, he did not appear, nor did his lawyer. But we received a letter from his side, in which he said that since he has been summoned by the NCW (National Commission for Women) too, there should be no duplicity,” said MSCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar.

“We have not accepted this (the letter). Earlier, too, we had asked him to come, or be present with a lawyer. We have again called him and have issued third summons for July 14 at 4:30 pm,” she added.

The MSCW had issued summons to the actor on June 29, asking him to appear before it on Thursday, which happens to be Eid, to explain his position over the rape analogy he had used while talking about the gruelling shooting schedule of his film Sultan, in which he plays a wrestler.

Rahatkar said the commission had not accepted the letter and was not happy with his response. “We are not at all happy. We won’t accept it. We have concurrent power here. So, the proceedings will go on in front of us,” she said.

On June 22, the MSCW had issued a notice, asking Khan to present before it on June 29.On the future course of action if Khan fails to appear for the third time, she said, “According to the law, we will take action if he does not come the third time...We can give three summons. I can’t comment right now what will happen if he still doesn’t appear.”