Ameesha Patel Fails To Appear Before Court In Rs 2.5 Crore Cheque Bounce Case – News18

Actress Ameesha Patel was scheduled to appear in the Civil Court of Ranchi on Tuesday, March 5, regarding a cheating and cheque bounce case; but she was absent. Her lawyer requested for a postponement, citing personal reasons. In response, the complainant’s lawyer objected, stating that the case has been delayed multiple times due to such requests for extensions. Giving her one final opportunity, Judicial Magistrate DN Shukla ordered her to appear in court on the next scheduled date and provide her statement under Section 313 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). This matter dates back to 2018, as reported by IANS.

Film producer Ajay Kumar Singh from Ranchi filed a case against Ameesha Patel, accusing her of extortion under the pretext of music production. He alleged that Ameesha Patel had received Rs 2.5 crore from him regarding production of a film called Desi Magic.

According to the contract between them, when the film was not released as agreed in June 2018, Ajay demanded repayment from Ameesha. Despite multiple reminders, the actress procrastinated, eventually issuing two cheques totaling Rs 2.5 crore and Rs 50 lakh in October 2018, both of which bounced. Despite several summons, Ameesha Patel did not appear in court, either in person or through her lawyer. Subsequently, a warrant was issued for her arrest, leading her to surrender in the civil court on June 19 of last year. Following the hearing, the court granted her bail on two bonds of Rs 10,000 each.

In 2004, Ameesha Patel and her father caught up in a string of financial and legal conflicts, which transformed their private disagreements into a highly publicised feud. These disputes were largely fueled by problems related to financial mismanagement, inadequate communication, and conflicting business ventures. Ameesha alleged that her father mishandled her finances, misrepresented her professional obligations, and unlawfully utilised her assets without authorisation.