Aryan Khan, 23, was granted bail on Thursday by the Bombay High Court.
Aryan Khan, the 23-year-old son of megastar Shah Rukh Khan, was released from Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail, two days after Bombay High Court granted him bail in connection with the drugs-on-cruise-case. He had to spend two nights in jail as his bail papers missed the deadline after a nerve-wracking countdown that went down to seconds.
Aryan Khan, 23, was granted bail on Thursday by the Bombay High Court.
"We won't give special treatment to anyone. The law is the same for all. The deadline for receiving the bail papers was 5.30 pm. That has passed. He won't be released today," news agency PTI quoted a prison official as saying.
Here are the Live Updates on Aryan Khan Case:
Aryan Khan was arrested on October 3. An NCB team busted an alleged drugs party on the Cordelia Cruise ship which was on its way to Goa at mid-sea on October 2. A total of 20 people, including two Nigerian nationals, have been arrested so far in the case.
Cruise drugs case: NDPS court grants bail to seven more accused
A special court here on Saturday granted bail to alleged drug peddler Aachit Kumar and six others arrested in a drugs seizure case, in which Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan is one of the accused.
A sea of fans, some holding "welcome home" banners, were seen outside megastar Shah Rukh Khan's home in Mumbai as his son was brought back home after spending nearly a month in jail in connection with drugs-on-crusie case.
After spending 28 days, Aryan Khan walked out of the jail around 11 AM. He was whizzed past by security to a white Range Rover SUV as soon as he left the jail.
Aryan Khan walks out of Arthur Road Jail
Aryan Khan, the 23-year-old son of megastar Shah Rukh Khan, was released from Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail, two days after Bombay High Court granted him bail in connection with the drugs-on-cruise-case. He had to spend two nights in jail as his bail papers missed the deadline after a nerve-wracking countdown that went down to seconds.
This morning, Shah Rukh Khan was seen leaving his home Mannat to reach the Arthur Road Jail.
Munmun Dhamecha, another accused in the case, is likely to face delay in her release. Her family is facing issues procuring a solvency certificate. While Aryan Khan's formalities have been completed, Munmun's lawyer is moving High Court for cash bail.
Mukul Rohatgi, former Attorney General of India, fought for Aryan Khan's bail in the High Court for three days.
"We have received Aryan Khan's release order. The process of his release should be completed in 1-2 hours: Nitin Waychal, Superintendent, Arthur Road Jail
SRK fans pour in outside Mannat to welcome Aryan Khan
Fans of Shah Rukh Khan have poured in outside the megastar's home in Mumbai as his son was brought back home after spending nearly a month in jail in connection with drugs-on-cruise case.
"Stay strong prince Aryan. Everything will be alright soon," read a poster.
"He was innocent. Happy that he will come home soon," a fan wearing "Shah Rukh fan" t-shirt, told NDTV.
Another said, "We were praying that Aryan Khan is released soon. We are very happy."
SRK's convoy leaves for Arthur road jail
Shah Rukh Khan leaves his Mannat bungalow in Bandra for Arthur Road prison in central Mumbai ahead of son Aryan Khan's release. Aryan Khan is likely to be released post 10 AM.
Aryan Khan is likely to be released post 10 AM
Jail authorities are currently processing Aryan Khan's documents. Aryan Khan, 23, is likely to be released post 10 am, after 22 days in jail following his arrest in the drugs-on-cruise case.
Aryan Khan case timeline:
Oct 3 - NCB arrests Aryan Khan
Oct 4 - NCB gets Aryan Khan's custody till Oct 7
Oct 7 - Aryan Khan sent to 14-days judicial custody
Oct 8 - Magistrate's court rejects Aryan Khan's bail
Oct 11 - NDPS court hears Aryan Khan's bail plea, asks NCB to reply
Oct 14 - NDPS court reserves order till Oct 20
Oct 20 - NDPS court rejects Aeyan Khan's bail
Oct 21 - Aryan Khan's legal team moves Bombay high court
Oct 26 - Bombay high court starts hearing Aryank Khan's bail plea
Oct 28 - Bombay high court grants bail to Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Mechant, and actor Munmun Dhamecha
Oct 30 - Aryan Khan to walk out of Arthur road jail
Aryan Khan case: Aryan Khan is "Accused Number 1" in the drugs-on-cruise case
Aryan Khan spent nearly a month in jail after his arrest following a Narcotics Control Bureau raid on a cruise ship party on October 2. He was "Accused Number 1" in the drugs-on-cruise case in which a total of 20 were arrested.
The case gripped the nation and divided social media as many questioned whether Aryan Khan's arrest, without the recovery or consumption of drugs, was fair. The anti-drugs agency claimed in courts that his WhatsApp chats proved his involvement in "illicit drug deals" and links with a foreign drugs cartel.
Aryan Khan bail: What are the 14 conditions?
The Bombay High Court has listed 14 conditions for his bail - Aryan Khan cannot leave Mumbai without informing the police and has to appear before the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) every Friday.
The conditions include not leaving the country without permission, "not indulging in similar activities, not communicating with other accused like his friend Arbaaz Merchant, and not talking to the media.
If any of these conditions are violated, the court says, the NCB can request cancellation of bail.
Aryan Khan case: Aryan Khan bail order was collected by jail officials at 5:30 AM
Jail officials collected bail orders, including Aryan Khan's, from the bail box at 5:30 AM on Saturday. Aryan Khan, who was granted bail on Thursday, was forced to spend another night in jail as his bail papers missed the deadline after a nerve-wracking countdown that went down to seconds.
Aryan Khan case: Actor Juhi Chawla stood surety for Aryan Khan
Actor Juhi Chawla, Shah Rukh Khan's co-star in many movies, played an important part in helping with his son Aryan Khan's release from jail. She stood surety for Aryan Khan, who was asked to pay a bail bond of ₹ 1 lakh. That was crucial for the court to send release paperwork to Mumbai's Arthur Road jail, where Aryan Khan has spent 22 days.
Aryan Khan to walk out of jail today
Aryan Khan, the son of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, will walk out of jail today after spending three weeks in jail in connection with the drugs-on-cruise-case. He had to spend another night in jail as his bail papers missed the deadline after a nerve-wracking countdown that went down to seconds.
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