Shiney Ahuja's judicial custody extended till August 13

Mumbai, July 30 (ANI): The judicial custody of Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja, who was arrested for allegedly raping his domestic maid, has been extended till August 13.

Ahuja was produced before the Andheri Metropolitan Magistrate through video conferencing. He is presently lodged at the Arthur Road Jail.

The DNA test report of Ahuja had confirmed that he sexually assaulted the victim.

The actor has been charged under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 376 with rape, along with wrongful restraint and intimidation.

He was arrested on June 15 after preliminary medical tests on the girl confirmed sexual assault.

Mumbai police had said the actor had admitted to making a mistake by having consensual sex with the maid who has levelled allegations of rape against him. (ANI)