Indian actor bailed in rape case

The actor must stay away from Mumbai

A court in the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay) has granted bail to Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja, who is accused of raping his maid.

Ahuja has been in custody since mid-June. He denies charges of rape, criminal intimidation and wrongful confinement.

The court has ordered the actor to stay away from Mumbai while he is on bail.

Ahuja is seen as an up-and-coming actor who has made an impression in Bollywood's independent cinema scene.

He has acted in films such as Life in a Metro and Gangster, and worked with a number of leading directors.

"From day one we have said that Shiney is innocent," his wife said.