Jaya Prada hit with a non-bailable warrant in Moradabad case, over 2019 election remarks. Latest legal updates!
A special MP-MLA court in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, has issued a non-bailable warrant against veteran actress and former Member of Parliament Jaya Prada. According to media reports, the warrant, issued on March 21, 2025, stems from her failure to appear in court via video conferencing for a case linked to alleged derogatory remarks during the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign. This development intensifies the legal challenges facing the 62-year-old Bollywood icon, with her arrest now a looming possibility.
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Details of the Case
The legal proceedings trace back to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, when Jaya Prada contested as a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Rampur. Media sources indicate that the case revolves around alleged derogatory remarks made at a public event in Moradabad’s Katghar police station area, shortly after the election results were declared. The remarks were reportedly tied to her political rivalry with Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan, who defeated her in Rampur.
The Moradabad court has been actively pursuing the case, with Jaya Prada previously labeled an “absconder” in March 2024 for missing multiple hearings. She appeared in court on March 6, 2024, securing conditional bail, but her absence from the latest hearing prompted the issuance of the non-bailable warrant. The next hearing is scheduled for April 3, 2025, according to media reports.
Political Context: Azam Khan’s Role
Azam Khan, a prominent SP leader and Jaya Prada’s opponent in the 2019 Rampur election, is indirectly connected to the case due to the alleged remarks made during the campaign. While Khan is not directly implicated in the current warrant against Jaya Prada, their rivalry provides critical context. Khan has faced his own legal battles in recent years, though no evidence links him directly to this specific proceeding.
A Pattern of Legal Challenges
This isn’t Jaya Prada’s first brush with the law. In September 2024, a non-bailable warrant was issued in the same case, only for her to appear and testify later. In October 2024, she was acquitted in a separate 2019 election code violation case due to insufficient evidence.
What Happens Next?
With the non-bailable warrant now active, Jaya Prada could face arrest unless she complies with court directives. Known for her memorable roles in films like Sharaabi and Aaj Ka Arjun, and her tenure as a BJP MP from Rampur, she has yet to comment publicly on this development. The April 3, 2025, hearing will be pivotal in determining her next steps. Readers are encouraged to follow this story for further updates.
About Jaya Prada
- Age: 62
- Career: Acclaimed actress and former BJP MP
- Notable Films: Tohfa, Kaamchor, Sharaabi, Aaj ka Arjun, Sanjog, Sindoor, Thaanedar, Aakhree Rasta, Elan-E-Jung
- Political Tenure: Represented Rampur in Parliament