Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma known for his work on Satya on Thursday, January 23 has been sentenced to three months in jail by the Andheri Magistrate Court in a cheque bounce case that spanned seven years.
Mr Varma’s absence during the hearing prompted the court to issue a standing non-bailable warrant (NBW) for his arrest.
According to reports, Ram Gopal Varma has been found guilty under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, which penalizes cheque dishonour due to insufficient funds or exceeding the arranged amount.
(This is a breaking story, further details will added as they emerge)
