A non-bailable warrant has been issued for actress Ameesha Patel by a Moradabad court. This action stems from an alleged breach of contract and a subsequent cheque bounce case dating back to 2017. Patel is now ordered to appear in court on March 27. The actress has responded by stating the matter is old and settled, and that her legal team is pursuing action against the complainant for alleged cheating and false claims.

Case Background and Legal Action

The legal troubles for Ameesha Patel involve allegations of failing to appear for a contracted event and issues related to financial transactions.

• Event Dispute: According to reports, a complainant, identified in some reports as Pawan Verma, engaged Patel for an event. An advance payment of ₹14.50 lakh was reportedly made. However, Patel allegedly did not appear for the event.

• Payment and Cheque Bounce: While some reports indicate that ₹10 lakh was returned in cash, a subsequent cheque for ₹4.50 lakh or ₹2.50 crore (reports vary on the exact amount) allegedly bounced due to insufficient funds. Another report mentions a bounced cheque for ₹4.50 lakh.

• Court Summons and Warrant: The complainant approached the court. Despite multiple summonses, Patel reportedly failed to appear before the court, leading to the issuance of the non-bailable warrant. Legal experts note that such warrants are typically issued when there is a perceived disrespect for the legal system due to repeated non-compliance.

Ameesha Patel's Defense

Ameesha Patel has publicly addressed the warrant, asserting that the allegations are false and the matter is already resolved.

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• "Old and Settled Matter": Patel has characterized the case as an "old matter" that has already been "settled."

• Counter-Action: She stated that her lawyers are initiating criminal proceedings against the individual involved, accusing him of cheating and making false allegations to gain public attention.

• Focus on Work: Patel indicated her preference to concentrate on her professional commitments.

Conflicting Financial Allegations

Discrepancies exist in the reported amounts related to the alleged financial dispute.

Legal Implications of Non-Bailable Warrant

A non-bailable warrant carries significant legal weight, impacting the individual's immediate liberty.

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• Arrest and Bail: Unlike a bailable warrant, a non-bailable warrant means the accused cannot secure bail simply upon arrest. They must first appear before the court or obtain judicial permission to avoid immediate detention.

• Court's Stance: Legal observers suggest that the issuance of a non-bailable warrant indicates the court's serious view of the repeated non-appearance.

Professional Context

The issuance of the warrant comes at a time when Ameesha Patel has seen a resurgence in her career following the success of her film "Gadar 2." The actress has also appeared in the film "Tauba Tera Jalwa," which did not perform well commercially.

Sources

• Bollywood Hungama: https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ameesha-patel-faces-non-bailable-warrant-alleged-breach-contract-case-gadar-2-actress-reacts/

• Hindustan Times: https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ameesha-patel-reacts-as-she-faces-non-bailable-warrant-in-2017-event-dispute-case-rajpal-yadav-101771293924942.html

• Free Press Journal: https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/making-false-allegations-ameesha-patel-reacts-to-moradabad-court-issuing-non-bailable-warrant-against-her

• DNA India: https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-after-rajpal-yadav-ameesha-patel-in-financial-trouble-gadar-2-actress-reacts-to-non-bailable-warrant-in-event-dispute-case-my-lawyers-are-3200565

• Bollywood Bubble: https://www.bollywoodbubble.com/bollywood-news/ameesha-patel-clarifies-non-bailable-warrant-in-rs-4-5-lakh-cheque-bounce-case/

• India.com: https://www.india.com/entertainment/bad-news-for-ameesha-patel-fans-as-moradabad-court-issues-non-bailable-warrant-over-2017-event-payment-8309141/

• Deccan Herald: https://www.deccanherald.com/india/after-rajpal-yadav-ameesha-patel-faces-legal-trouble-court-issues-non-bailable-warrant-in-cheque-bounce-case-3901335

• Republic World: https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment/bollywood/ameesha-patel-issues-first-statement-after-moradabad-court-issues-non-bailable-warrant-in-2017-case-calls-allegations-false

• ABP Live: https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/after-rajpal-yadav-ameesha-patel-faces-non-bailable-warrant-in-cheque-bounce-case-actor-says-this-1827450

• Indian Express: https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ameesha-patel-cheque-bounce-case-non-bailable-warrant-dues-settled-false-allegations-10535999/

• Sunday Guardian Live: https://sundayguardianlive.com/entertainment-news/why-did-moradabad-court-issue-a-non-bailable-warrant-against-ameesha-patel-know-about-the-2017-cheque-bounce-case-rajppal-yadav-checque-bounce-case-170779

• News9live: https://www.news9live.com/entertainment/hollywood/ameesha-patel-in-trouble-moradabad-court-issues-non-bailable-warrant-in-rs-11-lakh-fraud-2931693

• Zoom Entertainment: https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/ameesha-patel-non-bailable-warrant-fraud-case-article-153624996

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