The Hindu : Manisha apologises to Bombay HC

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Friday, Oct 11, 2002

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Manisha apologises to Bombay HC

Mumbai Oct. 10. Actress Manisha Koirala today tendered an unconditional apology to the Bombay High Court in response to a suo motu contempt notice served on her for approaching the Shiv Sena chief, Bal Thackeray, seeking his intervention to resolve her dispute with the film-maker, Shashilal Nair, over alleged obscene scenes featuring her double in Ek Chotisi Love Story.

An affidavit containing the apology was submitted before the Division Bench comprising Justice R. M. Lodha and Justice Dilip Bhosale, who had earlier fixed the hearing on October 17.

Ms. Koirala was directed to file the affidavit by October 5, but could not do so as she was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital, following an injury sustained during a film shooting.

The defence advocate, Satish Maneshinde, had told the court during the last hearing that the draft affidavit was ready, but she could not sign it as she was hospitalised. He had submitted that Ms. Koirala hailed from Nepal and since, the Koirala family has social connections with the Thackerays, she had thought it appropriate to seek his help.

Mr. Nair had also tendered an apology after the court had issued contempt notices objecting to the two seeking intervention of an "extra-constitutional authority" for resolving the dispute, when the matter was before the Bench. The court had, however, exempted Mr. Nair and Ms. Koirala from personal appearance. The two had approached the Sena chief last month. After the actress met Mr. Thackeray, Shiv Sainiks had stormed several theatres. — UNI

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