The Delhi High Court has set aside a trial court order directing the registration of an FIR against BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain and his brother in a rape case. Justice Amit Mahajan remanded the matter back to the court for a fresh decision after giving an opportunity of hearing to Hussain and his brother.

The woman had alleged that Hussain’s brother Shahbaz Hussain raped her on the false pretext of marriage in 2017 whereas the BJP leader asked her to not highlight the matter and raise a hue and cry.