Updated On: 28 July, 2021 08:30 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
As the matter came up for hearing, the complainant filed a reply on Kangana Ranaut`s plea who had sought permanent exemption from appearance before court citing professional commitments

Kangana Ranaut. File Pic
A court has allowed as the "last chance" actor Kangana Ranaut`s plea seeking exemption from personal appearance in the defamation case filed by Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar and directed her to remain present on the next date of hearing without fail.
Metropolitan magistrate, Andheri, RR Khan, also rejected the plea of Akhtar, filed through his lawyer, seeking issuance of an arrest warrant against the actor but said the complainant can move the plea again if Ranaut fails to appear at the next hearing. The matter is posted for hearing on September 1.