Prithvi Shaw Slams Sapna Gill Molestation Claims as “False and Frivolous” in Court

December 17, 2025 – Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw has officially broken his silence in the long-standing “selfie row” legal battle. In a strongly worded response filed before a Mumbai sessions court on Tuesday, Shaw dismissed the molestation allegations made by social media influencer Sapna Gill, labeling them as “false, frivolous, and vexatious.”

The submission comes at a pivotal moment for the cricketer, coinciding with the IPL 2026 Auction, where he was recently acquired by the Delhi Capitals for ₹75 lakh.

The Core of the Argument: “Personal Vendetta”

In his written reply, Shaw alleged that Gill is “playing the womanhood card” to pursue a personal vendetta against him. He argued that the criminal revision application filed by Gill is nothing more than a “counterblast” to the initial FIR registered against her in 2023.

Shaw’s legal team stated that Gill—whom they described as a “struggling actor”—is attempting to misuse his public image and celebrity status to gain publicity and “extort handsomely.” The cricketer maintained that the entire incident was fabricated to harass him and damage his reputation.

A Timeline of the Dispute

The legal saga dates back to February 2023, following an altercation at a luxury hotel in suburban Mumbai:

• The Spark: An argument erupted when Shaw reportedly refused to take multiple selfies with Gill and her friends.
• The Escaltion: Shaw alleged that Gill’s group attacked his car with a baseball bat and demanded ₹50,000 to settle the matter.
• The First Arrest: Following Shaw’s complaint, Gill was arrested on charges of extortion and rioting before being released on bail.
• The Counter-Complaint: Upon her release, Gill approached the police and later the magistrate’s court, accusing Shaw of molestation and outraging her modesty.

Police and Court Findings

Prior to this latest development, the Mumbai police conducted an inquiry and informed the magistrate that no offense was made out against Shaw. When the magistrate ordered a fresh inquiry under Section 202 of the CrPC rather than immediately filing an FIR, Gill filed a revision petition in April 2024.

Shaw had previously faced a token fine of ₹100 for failing to submit his reply on time. His latest submission finally addresses the revision plea, requesting the court to dismiss it with compensatory costs.

What’s Next?

Sapna Gill’s lawyer, Ali Kaashif Khan, has already responded to Shaw’s filing, claiming the cricketer’s reply lacks “a single iota of evidence or an alibi.”

The Dindoshi sessions court has scheduled the next hearing for March 31, 2026, where both parties will present their final arguments. As Shaw prepares for his return to the IPL field, this legal cloud continues to linger, with the court now tasked to decide if there is enough merit to proceed with the influencer’s claims.