A Moradabad court has issued a non-bailable warrant against Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel after she allegedly failed to appear despite multiple summons in a 2017 contract violation case. The order was reportedly passed by the court of additional civil judge (junior division), which is hearing a complaint filed by local event organizer Pawan Verma.
Ameesha Patel faces non-bailable warrant in alleged breach of contract case; Gadar 2 actress reacts!
According to the complaint, Verma, a resident of Double Phatak and owner of an event management firm, had booked Patel to perform at a wedding ceremony on November 16, 2017. The event was reportedly organized for Ayush Agarwal in Moradabad.
Varma claimed that the actor was paid an advance of Rs 14.50 lakh for the appearance. He further said that accommodation and food were arranged for them at a hotel on Delhi Road in the city.
However, Patel reportedly did not come from Mumbai to attend the event on the scheduled date. After the no-show, Varma claimed that the actor assured him that the entire amount would be refunded.
Payment disputes and legal action
In his plea before the court, Verma alleged that Rs 10 lakh was returned in cash. The remaining Rs 4.50 lakh was released through cheque, which later bounced.
After the check dishonor, Verma approached the court seeking legal remedy. The court later issued several summons to Patel to appear in connection with the case. Since she did not appear on the scheduled dates, the court has now issued a non-bailable warrant to ensure her presence.
The complainant has also alleged that the actor was trying to avoid legal proceedings.
Defense Quotation Settlement
Responding to the development, Ghadar 2 The actress said on Instagram Stories that the matter is an “old and settled matter”, adding that her lawyers will now initiate criminal proceedings for fraud against Pawan Verma.
Ameesha wrote, “Media reports have suggested some proceedings in Moradabad by a person named Pawan Verma. I wish to inform everyone that this is a very old case, in which years ago Pawan Verma had signed a settlement letter and received the entire agreed amount.”
She added, “Yet it appears he has filed proceedings making false allegations. My lawyers are initiating appropriate criminal proceedings for fraud against this man to expose his lies, while I prefer to concentrate on my work and ignore those who choose to create a public spectacle to draw attention on false pretenses.”
