Sapna Choudhary files a domestic violence case against husband Veer Sahu; Delhi court grants interim protection

Bigg Boss fame and popular Haryanvi singer Sapna Choudhary has been granted interim protection by Delhi court on Tuesday in proceedings initiated under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. The court has restrained her husband from contacting or approaching her until the next date of hearing.

The issue came to light after Sapna approached the Mahila Court and alleged that her husband had assaulted her several times and caused disturbances in public. She had earlier informed the court that she had moved out of their home and filed a domestic violence complaint against him.



Accoridng to a report in PTI, Judicial Magistrate Nidhi Singh was hearing the plea filed by Choudhary through her counsel, advocate Preeti Singh, seeking interim relief in view of the imminent premiere of her film and her apprehension regarding personal safety and possible disruption of professional commitments.

The PTI report further quoted, in an order, the court said, "Respondent (Choudhary's husband) is restrained from approaching the petitioner in any manner till the next date of hearing. Respondent is restrained from contacting the petitioner in any manner or visiting her place of residence or work and committing any act of domestic violence till the NDOH (next date of hearing)."

According to submissions made by Sapna Chaudhary's counsel, denial of immediate relief could expose her to irreparable harm, adversely affect her dignity and safety, and interfere with her professional engagements, including her appearance at the film premiere.

After considering the petition, affidavit and material placed on record including photographs of alleged injuries and electronic evidence, the court found sufficient grounds at the preliminary stage to issue a summons and grant interim relief.

The court further directed the protection officer and the local station house officer (SHO) concerned to ensure compliance with its directions and provide necessary assistance to the petitioner.

It listed the matter for further hearing on July 25.

For the uninitiated, Sapna Choudhary and Veer Sahu had a court marriage in 2020. After dating each other for four years, the couple eventually decided to get married. Sapna and Veer are parents to two boys. Porus was born in 2020, whereas Sapna gave birth to her second son Shahbir in 2024.


On the professional front, Sapna Choudhary has featured in famous reality shows like Bigg Boss 11 and The 50.