**Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi Faces Legal 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 hurdle. 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 that businessman Ashok Lal allegedly extended to Santoshi. In an effort to repay the amount, the filmmaker issued post-dated cheques of Rs. 10 lakh each. However, when Lal presented these cheques for clearance, the bank returned them unpaid citing insufficient funds.
Following the dishonour of the cheques, Lal approached the Special Negotiable Instruments Court, which ruled in his favor. Santoshi was convicted under provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act, sentenced to two years imprisonment, and ordered to repay double the cheque amount.
### Appeal and Court’s Decision
Santoshi challenged the conviction by filing an appeal in the Jamnagar sessions court. However, after reviewing the evidence and previous judgment, the sessions court upheld the lower court’s verdict and dismissed the appeal.
The sessions court has now directed Rajkumar Santoshi to appear before it by October 27. The order warns that failure to comply within the stipulated time will result in the issuance of an arrest warrant.
### Current Scenario and Future Prospects
This ruling adds to a series of legal challenges faced by Santoshi in recent years. The veteran filmmaker, who has been active in the Hindi film industry for over three decades, has not yet issued any public statement regarding the latest judgment.
On the professional front, Santoshi is currently wrapping up work on *Lahore 1947*, produced by Aamir Khan. The film stars Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Sunny’s son Karan Deol, and others.
With the sessions court’s decision reaffirming the previous conviction, Santoshi’s legal options appear limited unless he seeks relief from a higher court before the October 27 deadline.
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