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Television Actor Rohit Chandel Granted Bail in POCSO Case

Television actor Rohit Chandel was kept in custody for nearly two months in a POCSO case.

A report says a court has now granted him bail.

He could leave jail on September 11, 2026, if the required paperwork is finished.

His earlier bail requests were rejected.

The report said some official records contained mistakes about his job, religion and marital status.

His lawyer argued that these errors should not hurt his case.

Rohit became known for acting in shows such as Pandya Store and Kashibai Bajirao Ballal.

The case itself will continue separately from the bail decision.

Key facts

Bail status: Reportedly granted; paperwork was still being processed.
Expected release: September 11, 2026, if paperwork was completed without delay.
Custody period: Nearly two months.
Case location: Ghatkopar Police Station.
Earlier bail outcome: A subsequent bail plea was reportedly rejected on July 22 after the minor complainant gave a statement before a judicial magistrate.
Reported record discrepancies: The records allegedly listed Chandel as a businessman, recorded his religion incorrectly and described him as married.
Television debut: He made his television debut with a brief role in Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal in 2014.

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