Rajasthan High Court Quashes Rape FIR Against Cricketer Shivalik Sharma
Shivalik Sharma, a 27-year-old cricketer formerly with Mumbai Indians, was arrested in May 2025 following a rape complaint by his former fiancée after their engagement ended. He spent 20 days in judicial custody in Jodhpur, facing difficult prison conditions. Over a year later, the Rajasthan High Court quashed the FIR and all related proceedings. Sharma describes the experience as a challenging life lesson and is now focusing on moving forward with a renewed mindset.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 48/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (58–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 29 Sept, 07:11 am. Other outlets followed.