Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja, who was convicted of raping his maid two years ago, as per the latest reports, has been granted bail by Bombay High Court. The bail was granted to the actor on Wednesday.
However, Shiney has been granted bail on payment of surety of Rs 50,000 to the sessions court and also been asked him not to leave the country without prior permission of the court.
A Mumbai sessions court had on March 30 sentenced the actor to seven years in jail after he was found guilty of raping his maid in June 2009.
Shiney was arrested on June 15, 2009, after preliminary medical tests on the 20-year girl confirmed sexual assault.