Ameesha Patel has landed in trouble after a Moradabad court issued a non-bailable warrant against her in cheque bounce case. The case dates back to 2017, when the complainant claimed that the actress didn't turn up for a wedding event despite taking a huge sum for it. Pawan Verma alleged that Ameesha even demanded Rs 2 lakh extra to reach Delhi.
Ameesha has now said that the case is a 15-year-old matter and alleged that both the parties had signed a settlement deal. She added that Verma received the agreed amount. She has now called the complaint based on "false allegations."
Ameesha's statement
"Media reports suggest about certain proceedings at Moradabad by one Pawan Verma. I wish to inform one and all that this is a 15-year-old matter in which the said Pawan Verma had signed a settlement deed and received the entire agreed amount," Ameesha said.
The 'Kaho Na Pyar Hai' actress has asserted that her legal team is now ready to initiate action against the person. She added that she would continue to focus on her work and not make a public spectacle out of the controversy.
Focus on work
"Despite this, it seems he has lodged proceedings making false allegations. My lawyers are initiating appropriate criminal proceedings of cheating against this person to expose his lies and deceit while I prefer to focus on my work and ignore people who choose to make a public spectacle for gaining attention on false pretexts," she added.
The matter is currently pending under sections 120-B, 406, 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code. Ameesha had appeared before the court two years back and secured bail. The court has now summoned to appear on March 27.
