Overview
- The Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Andheri issued its April 15 judgment ordering repayment within 90 days or nine months in jail.
- The court convicted producers P.J. Singh and Gita Bhalla Singh under the Negotiable Instruments Act, which makes cheque dishonour a criminal offense.
- Enforcement now depends on payment arriving by the deadline, with possible imprisonment if the dues are not cleared.
- The case traces to 2009 when Shah’s firm lent money to complete London Dreams and the producers’ repayment cheque bounced.
- The film faced funding strain during production, including a collapsed Studio 18 deal and pay cuts by top talent, which led to outside borrowing.