Bollywood actress Rakhi Sawant has landed in fresh legal trouble over a case dating back 16 years after repeatedly failing to appear in court. A court in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against her.

According to Indian media reports, the case originated from the television programme *Rakhi Ka Insaaf*, which aired in 2010. Laxman, a resident of Prem Nagar in Jhansi, had appeared on the show over a family dispute. Rakhi Sawant was the host of the programme.

The complaint alleges that Sawant made insulting and objectionable remarks directed at Laxman during the show. The case reportedly mentions that she referred to him as “impotent.” The complainants claimed that the remarks caused him severe mental distress and subjected him to social humiliation.

Laxman died in November 2010. Following his death, his mother, Savitri, filed a complaint at Prem Nagar police station. She alleged that her son had been subjected to insulting and offensive remarks during an episode of the programme broadcast in October that year.

A case was subsequently filed against four people, including Sawant, on allegations of abetment of suicide, criminal conspiracy and intentional insult.

During the subsequent legal proceedings, Sawant was directed to appear before the court in person and seek bail. However, she reportedly failed to appear despite receiving multiple notices.

Following her repeated absence, the judge ordered the issuance of a non-bailable arrest warrant against her on Saturday.

It remains unclear from the available report whether the allegations in the case have been established in court.