"AFP via Getty Images A Knightsbridge restaurateur is facing trial on allegations he raped and sexually assaulted a woman who had been drugged. Vikas Nath, 63, is accused of one count of rape, three charges of sexual assault, three allegations of voyeurism and two counts of administering a substance with intent. It is claimed Nath carried out sex attacks on a woman on two dates in 2022, and he is also accused of making covert recordings "for sexual gratification"."
"Nath, who lives in Knightsbridge and is the owner of a string of top restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Benares in Mayfair, denies all of the charges and has been remanded in custody. At Southwark Crown Court on Monday, Nath appeared in front of Judge Usha Karu for a trial to be set for 8 February 2027. The case is due to last between five and seven days. Judge Karu ordered the restaurateur to appear for a further pre-trial hearing on 11 January next year."
Vikas Nath, 63, a Knightsbridge restaurateur and owner of several high-end restaurants including Michelin-starred Benares in Mayfair, faces multiple criminal allegations. He is accused of one count of rape, three counts of sexual assault, three allegations of voyeurism and two counts of administering a substance with intent. Allegations state he carried out sexual attacks on a woman on two dates in 2022 and made covert recordings "for sexual gratification". Nath denies all charges and has been remanded in custody. A trial was set for 8 February 2027 at Southwark Crown Court with a pre-trial hearing on 11 January.
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