A court in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, has issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Gadar 2 actress Ameesha Patel.
The warrant, issued yesterday (Monday, Feb 16), is connected to a 2017 cheque bounce and cheating case where the actress allegedly failed to honor a professional commitment.
Here is the breakdown of the case and Ameesha's fiery response.
The Case: A Wedding, A No-Show, and a Bounced Cheque 📉
The Origin: The dispute dates back to November 2017. An event organizer named Pawan Verma claims he booked Ameesha to perform at a wedding in Moradabad.
The Money: He allegedly paid her an advance of ₹14.50 Lakhs.
The Accusation: According to the complaint, Ameesha did not show up for the event. When asked for a refund, she reportedly returned ₹10 Lakhs in cash but issued a cheque for the remaining ₹4.50 Lakhs, which subsequently bounced.
The Warrant: The court issued the NBW because Ameesha has reportedly failed to appear for hearings despite receiving multiple summons. She has now been ordered to appear before the court on March 27, 2026.
Ameesha’s Response: "It Was Settled Years Ago!" 🗣️
Unlike many stars who stay silent during legal troubles, Ameesha immediately took to Instagram Stories to defend herself, calling the complainant a liar.
Her Statement: "I wish to inform one and all that this is a very, very old matter... in which the said Pawan Verma had signed a settlement deed and received the entire agreed amount."
Counter-Attack: She accused the organizer of filing false cases for "public spectacle" and stated that her legal team is now filing a criminal case of cheating against him for harassing her despite the settlement.
SantaBanta Verdict:
With a court date set for March 27, Ameesha will likely have to appear personally to cancel the warrant. It seems to be a classic case of "he said, she said," but ignoring court summons is rarely a good strategy—just ask Rajpal Yadav!
