*Official Statement from Shilpa Shetty -*
I am deeply saddened by the baseless attempt to link my name to this matter. My association with the company was strictly in a non-executive capacity, with no role in its operations, finances, decision making or any signing authority. In fact like several other public figures I had endorsed certain products for the home shopping channel , in a professional capacity , for which payments due to me remain outstanding
I want to put it on record that almost 20 Cr rupees has been loaned to the company by us as a family and the said amount remains unpaid.
The mischievous attempt to impute criminal liability on me, particularly after an unexplained delay of nearly nine years is legally unsustainable and contrary to settled principles of law.
Despite these facts, my name continues to be unnecessarily dragged into the proceedings, which is both distressing and unjustified. Such unwarranted allegations not only misrepresent facts but also result in a woman’s dignity, integrity, and reputation being unfairly trampled upon in the public domain.
As quoted in the Bhagavad Gita, “Failing to oppose injustice when it is your duty ,is itself Adharma.” With a quashing petition already filed before the Honourable Bombay High Court , I have complete faith in the judicial process and will be seeking appropriate legal remedies to protect my rights and reputation.
I respectfully request the media to take note of these facts and report responsibly by verifying the truthfulness of facts .
