Kolkata: Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the state to not take any step against Padma Shri awardee Kartik Maharaj, who is facing rape allegations, until it hears the case.
Justice Jay Sengupta's directive came as the accused moved court seeking protection after he was served a police summons.
Kartik Maharaj's counsel pleaded for an in camera hearing. The state, however, held that it could be an open one. Justice Sengupta will make a decision on this matter at the next hearing on July 7.