The woman also accused him of blackmailing her using an incriminating photo that he had obtained, sources said.

The lawyer claimed that the man had forced her to come to work late at night to meet him, threatening to publicize the photo if she did not turn up.

Police arrested the man after receiving a complaint from the woman, the sources said. The man told investigators that it was her who wanted sexual relations with him. He reportedly gave them evidence to prove his argument.

The sources said the court would hear the arguments of both parties before delivering its verdict.