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Chief Public Prosecutor R.V. Keni declared that he expects Ahuja's trial to begin before the end of September and be wrapped up within two weeks.
He told IANS: "Presently, his bail application is pending before a Sessions court and will come up for hearing [on Friday]. Thereafter, it will be known when this trial will be taken up before the fast track court."
Ahuja, who is currently lodged in Arthur Road Jail, was arrested on June 14 after the maid filed a complaint of sexual assault with police.
The actor faces a minimum seven-year jail sentence if the charges against him are proven.
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