Rajkumar Santoshi gets summoned on October 27 after Jamnagar Court dismisses his appeal in the Rs. 1 crore cheque bounce case

Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi, known for directing acclaimed films such as Ghayal, Damini, and Andaz Apna Apna, has faced a major legal setback after the Jamnagar sessions court dismissed his appeal in a cheque-bouncing case. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, October 15, upheld an earlier order passed by the Special Negotiable Instruments Court in Jamnagar, which had convicted Santoshi for issuing cheques that were dishonoured. According to reports, the case stems from a loan of Rs. 1 crore that businessman Ashok Lal had allegedly lent to the filmmaker. To repay the borrowed amount, Santoshi issued post-dated cheques of Rs. 10 lakh each. However, when Lal presented the cheques for clearance, the bank reportedly returned them unpaid due to insufficient funds. Following the dishonour of the cheques, Lal approached the Special Negotiable Instruments Court, which ruled in his favour. The court convicted Santoshi under provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act, ordering him to repay double the cheque amount and sentencing him to two years of imprisonment. Challenging this order, Santoshi filed an appeal in the Jamnagar sessions court. However, after reviewing the evidence and the previous judgment, the sessions court dismissed his appeal and affirmed the lower court’s decision. In its directive, the sessions court has now instructed Rajkumar Santoshi to appear before it by October 27. The order further states that an arrest warrant will be issued if the filmmaker fails to comply within the given timeframe. The case adds to the list of legal troubles faced by Santoshi in recent years. The filmmaker, who has been a part of the Hindi film industry for over three decades, has yet to comment publicly on the court’s latest ruling. On the work front, Santoshi is currently completing work on Lahore 1947, produced by Aamir Khan, which also stars Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Sunny’s son Karan Deol, among others. With the sessions court’s decision reinforcing the earlier conviction, Rajkumar Santoshi’s legal options now appear limited, unless he seeks relief from a higher court before the stipulated deadline. Also Read: Producers put a ‘no-can-do’ clause in contracts regarding extra demands of stars: “If a star halts shoot to get a favourite ice-cream from the other end of town, he or she better pay for the ice-cream and the delay,” says Rajkumar Santoshi.

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**Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi Faces Setback as Jamnagar Court Dismisses Cheque Bounce Appeal**

Renowned filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi, known for directing acclaimed films such as *Ghayal*, *Damini*, and *Andaz Apna Apna*, has encountered a significant legal setback. On Thursday, October 15, the Jamnagar sessions court dismissed his appeal in a cheque-bouncing case, upholding an earlier conviction passed by the Special Negotiable Instruments Court in Jamnagar.

### Background of the Case

The case revolves around a loan of Rs. 1 crore allegedly lent to Santoshi by businessman Ashok Lal. To repay the amount, the filmmaker issued post-dated cheques of Rs. 10 lakh each. However, when Lal presented these cheques for clearance, they were dishonoured due to insufficient funds.

Following this, Lal approached the Special Negotiable Instruments Court, which ruled in his favor. Rajkumar Santoshi was convicted under provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act, ordered to repay double the cheque amount, and sentenced to two years of imprisonment.

### Appeal and Court Directive

Challenging this order, Santoshi filed an appeal in the Jamnagar sessions court. After reviewing the evidence and the prior judgment, the sessions court dismissed his appeal and affirmed the lower court’s decision.

The sessions court has now directed Rajkumar Santoshi to appear before it by October 27. The order further warns that failure to comply within this timeframe will result in an arrest warrant being issued.

### Current Status and Work Front

This case adds to the list of legal challenges faced by Santoshi in recent years. The veteran filmmaker, who has been a prominent figure in the Hindi film industry for over three decades, has yet to make any public statement regarding the latest ruling.

On the professional front, Santoshi is currently completing work on *Lahore 1947*, produced by Aamir Khan. The film also stars Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Sunny’s son Karan Deol, and others.

### Outlook

With the sessions court reinforcing the earlier conviction, Rajkumar Santoshi’s legal recourse appears limited unless he seeks relief from a higher court before the stipulated deadline.

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**Also Read:**
*Producers Put a ‘No-Can-Do’ Clause in Contracts Regarding Extra Demands of Stars*
*”If a star halts shoot to get a favourite ice-cream from the other end of town, he or she better pay for the ice-cream and the delay,” says Rajkumar Santoshi.*

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