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Published 14:49 IST, January 23rd 2025

Ram Gopal Varma Sentenced For 3 Months Imprisonment In Cheque Bounce Case; Non-bailable Warrant Issued: Report

The Mumbai courts have reportedly issued a non-bailable warrant in Ram Gopal Varma's name in a cheque bounce case.

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Ram Gopal Varma, who is largely in the news for his controversial statements, has reportedly been sentenced to 3 months of imprisonment in a cheque bounce case on Tuesday, January 21. Media reports suggest that after hearing the case for around seven years, the Mumbai courts have issued a non-bailable warrant in his name.

Ram Gopal Varma sentenced to 3 months of imprisonment

It has been reported that the cheque bounce case was filed against Ram Gopal Varma by a company called Shree in 2018. However, in 2022, the filmmaker was granted bail after providing a personal bond and a ₹5000 security deposit. The magistrate who pronounced the sentence back then clarified that there would be no "set-off under Section 428 of the Code of Criminal Procedure" as he was "not in custody during trial". He was reportedly not present at the hearing but he reacted to the news on his X handle, stating, "With regard to the news about me and Andheri court, I want to clarify that it is to do with a 7 year old case of ₹2 lakh 38 thousand amount , relating to my ex-employee .. My advocates are attending to it. and since the matter is in court i cannot say anything further.”

According to reports, Ram Gopal Varma was found guilty under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, which ‘penalises cheque dishonour due to insufficient funds or exceeding the account’s arranged amount’. The court has also asked the filmmaker to give ₹3.72 lakh to the complainant as compensation within 3 months.

Who is Ram Gopal Varma?

He is primarily known for his work in Hindi and Telugu films. He has directed films across multiple genres, including parallel cinema and docudrama noted for their gritty realism, technical finesse, and craft. Regarded as one of the pioneers and prolific filmmakers of new-age Indian cinema. Over the years, he has directed movies, such as D Company, Satya, Darling, Nishabd, Darna Zaroori Hai, Daud and more.

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Updated 15:11 IST, January 23rd 2025

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