The complaint was registered under Sections 354 (Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 509 (Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman), 504 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace), 506 (Punishment for criminal intimidation) of the IPC.
The complaint continues explaining that for some time now, the duo have not been speaking, and have had a couple of heated arguments regarding work.
"During that time he tried to abuse me and used extremely derogatory language and tried to behave in a manner where I was put to shame in front of my colleagues, friends and family." Zinta states that she had 'orally' (sic) warned him several times but has been repeatedly been embarrassed by his continuing behaviour towards her, especially in public.
"I say that Ness Wadia has gone to the extent of threatening me with dire consequences and intimidating me by boasting of his political clout and connections."
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She explains that during the match on 30th May, 2014 at Wankhede Stadium in the evening "Mr Ness Wadia had intimidated me by saying that he could make me disappear as I was a nobody and only an actress and he's a powerful person. I say that I have been tried to be very normal and nice to him as I wanted peace in my life, but the recent afore-stated incident in Mumbai at the Wankhede stadium has left me shattered and fear for my life."
Explaining why she waited so long to lodge the complaint, she states that she immediately lodged a verbal complaint with the BCCI officials, maintained her calm, as her team had qualified for the finals and she did not want a spat between co-owners to impact the morale of the team.
She says the constant incidents of abuse and shaming that Wadia indulges in, by talking ill of her character in public and at work "and physically harming me in public places" has caused her a lot of mental and physical distress.
She claims she now feels unsafe and ashamed as a woman. She requests for a police inquiry into the matter as per law and requests it be registered under IPC Sections 354, 506, 509 for "physically and mentally torturing me, criminally intimidating me, and insulting me in public by speaking ill against my character."
Preity Zinta was not available for comment as her publicist, Rohini Iyer, stated that she had left for Los Angeles.
Ness Wadia released a statement through his publicist, Naveen Soni, saying he was shocked at the complaint and that the allegations made against him were "totally false and baseless."
The police were investigating the statements of witnesses, but would not reveal further information on who was being questioned. When pressed, a police officer responded, "Incredulousness is standing witness".
That is pretty much the sentiment that has taken over most of South Bombay today, as industrialists, film fraternity and high society alike, kept away from taking sides in this battle of the big-wigs.
Speculation was rife that Ness Wadia was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident, where it is alleged, he caught Zinta by the arm and began to abuse her.
However this could not be independently confirmed. Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) DD Kamlakar declined to comment.
A source close to Preity Zinta says, "Ness Wadia shockingly grabbed Preity's hand and started to abuse her in front of everyone present, all of whom are witness to the incident. Ness not only grabbed her arm but also used extremely abusive language and is said to have been very derogatory and abusive in the past, in his interactions with others as well. The BCCI officials calmed her down after the episode.
Given that the Kings XI Punjab had a great innings at the IPL, Preity decided to stay silent for the sake of her team and didn't want to bring their morale down as they approached the finals. She did have her reservations about being present at the finals post the incident that happened on the 30th May 2014.
However, she took a dignified stance and requested separate seating during the match to support the team that had worked so hard through the tournament. Preity has remained silent and gracious and not spoken about Ness in the last five years.
The humiliating episode at Wankhede was the last straw and Preity decided to file a complaint as soon as the IPL was over. What's more shocking is that though the incident played out in public view, no one took a stand or came to support or help her at a time like this. As a girl, Preity went through this humiliating ordeal alone. But being the strong woman she is, Preity decided to lodge a complaint. The police are currently investigating the matter."
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