Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fast bowler Yash Dayal has approached the Allahabad High Court seeking to quash a First Information Report (FIR) registered against him for allegedly sexually exploiting a woman under false promises of marriage. The 27-year-old cricketer has also requested a stay on his arrest while challenging the charges filed against him.
The FIR stems from a complaint filed by a woman from Ghaziabad, who alleges that she was in a five-year relationship with Dayal during which he repeatedly exploited her physically and mentally under the false promise of marriage. The complaint was initially submitted through the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's office before being registered as an FIR by local police.
In her complaint, the woman alleged that Dayal engaged in a physical relationship with her over an extended period by misleading her with promises of marriage. She claimed he introduced her to his family, who gave her the impression that she would eventually become their daughter-in-law. The allegations suggest a pattern of deception that continued over several years.
The legal petition filed by Dayal's representatives seeks two primary reliefs from the Allahabad High Court. First, the cricketer has requested the court to quash the FIR registered against him, arguing that the charges lack merit. Second, he has sought an immediate stay on his arrest to prevent any potential detention while the case proceeds through the legal system.
This development comes at a particularly sensitive time for Dayal, who has been a key player for RCB in recent seasons. The pacer has established himself as an important member of the franchise's bowling attack and has been working towards cementing his place in higher levels of cricket.
The case has attracted significant attention from both cricket fans and legal experts, highlighting the intersection of sports and legal accountability. The charges stem from allegations of deception, filed after the complainant discovered Dayal's involvement with others, suggesting that the relationship may have ended when the woman learned about the cricketer's other associations.
The Allahabad High Court is expected to hear Dayal's petition in the coming days, where his legal team will present arguments for quashing the FIR and granting the arrest stay. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the cricketer's career and future with RCB.
