The bail plea of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan in connection with a cruise ship drugs bust case was rejected by a special court in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Mr Khan, Mr Merchant and Ms Dhamecha were reportedly apprehended for the alleged conspiracy, possession, consumption, purchase and trafficking of drugs.
The NCB has asked that Mr Khan remain in custody while they investigate his alleged role in international drug trafficking.
Journalist Pragya Tiwari wrote: “The Aryan Khan case has once again exposed the deep rot in our criminal justice system.