Jubilant Bhartia Group Chairman Denies Allegations Amid High-Profile Investigation

Jubilant Bhartia Group Chairman Shyam S Bhartia refutes allegations of sexual assault and fraud, contending they are baseless and made with malafide intent. The Bombay High Court has directed police to conduct an impartial investigation. Bhartia assures cooperation while JFL states the case won't affect company operations.

Shyam S Bhartia, Chairman of Jubilant Bhartia Group, has firmly denied accusations of sexual assault brought against him, labelling them as baseless and defamatory. He pledged full cooperation with the investigation, initiated following a complaint by an unnamed Bollywood actress.

Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd (JFL) officially backed Bhartia, asserting that the allegations were made with a malafide intent. The Bombay High Court has instructed police to proceed with an independent investigation, emphasizing it has not assessed the complaint's validity.

Despite the ongoing investigation, JFL reassured stakeholders that these events will not disrupt company operations. Bhartia has appealed for family privacy as the legal procedures unfold, with no further comments anticipated during the ongoing investigation.