Lakshya Sen age fraud case! allegations, investigation, and latest updates, What’s the case all about?
Xtra Time Web Desk: Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen has found himself at the center of a legal battle over allegations of age fraud. The controversy also involves his brother Chirag Sen, their parents, and coach U. Vimal Kumar.
The case, originating in 2022, gained momentum recently after the Karnataka High Court dismissed Lakshya’s petition and ordered a deeper probe into the matter. However, the Supreme Court of India intervened, putting a stay on the High Court's order, effectively halting any further investigation.
Here’s a breakdown of the controversy:
What is the case about?
A criminal case was filed against Lakshya, Chirag, their father Dhirendra K. Sen, mother Nirmala D. Sen, and coach U. Vimal Kumar for allegedly falsifying birth certificates. The allegation states that the Sen brothers' ages were reduced by two and a half years to allow them to compete in junior-level tournaments.
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Who filed the complaint?
The case stemmed from a private complaint filed by Nagaraja M.G., leading to an FIR in December 2022 after a directive from a metropolitan magistrate.
What evidence was presented?
Nagaraja provided documents obtained through the Right to Information (RTI) Act, including an inquiry report from the Ministry of Youth Affairs, which allegedly found evidence of Lakshya’s father committing forgery.
What was Lakshya Sen's response?
Lakshya, his family, and his coach refuted the allegations, calling them baseless and driven by personal vendetta rather than facts. They argued that Nagaraja filed the complaint out of resentment after his daughter failed to secure admission to the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy in 2020, alleging that the case was an attempt to tarnish Lakshya’s reputation.
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Why did the Karnataka High Court order further investigation?
After reviewing Lakshya Sen’s petition, the Karnataka High Court determined that there was sufficient preliminary evidence to warrant further investigation into the matter.
What is the latest development?
The Supreme Court granted relief to Lakshya Sen by staying the Karnataka High Court’s order. His legal team welcomed the decision, stating that it brought much-needed clarity and that they would continue to explore legal options.
What’s next for Lakshya Sen?
With legal proceedings momentarily halted, Lakshya and his brother Chirag will shift their focus to their upcoming tournaments and professional commitments.
