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Time of India
08-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi HC refuses to quash FIR against 'Drishyam 2' producer Kumar Mangat Pathak in fraud case- Read more
The on Thursday refused to quash an FIR against Bollywood movie "Drishyam 2" producer in an alleged fraud case related to the sale of the movie's rights. Justice Neena Krishna Bansal refused to grant the relief observing the investigation was still at a preliminary stage and the petitioner was cooperating with the authorities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "There is no need to intervene at this point," the judge said. As reported by ANI, the case involves allegations of a Rs 4.3 crore fraud over the Chinese-language distribution rights of the film in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. An FIR filed in June 2025 accuses Pathak, Bharat Sevak, and others of conspiracy, forging documents, and misrepresenting film rights. Court refuses to Quash FIR Pathak had approached the Delhi High Court seeking to quash the FIR filed by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), arguing that the issue was a commercial dispute being wrongly treated as a criminal case. His lawyer also pointed out that he had already cooperated with the investigation and was pursuing other legal options. However, Justice Neena Krishna Bansal declined to keep the petition pending or grant any interim relief. The court observed that the investigation was still at an early stage. Since Pathak had already joined the probe, there was no need for judicial interference at this point. Businessman alleges fraud The case began with a complaint from a Delhi-based businessman who claimed he was tricked into investing Rs 4.3 crore based on forged documents. He said he was promised exclusive rights to distribute 'Drishyam 2' in China by Bharat Sevak, who introduced himself as an official representative of Panorama Studios and a partner at Terra Bento Mines & Minerals. Sevak allegedly shared a fake term sheet and arranged meetings with key people from the production team, including Pathak. The businessman also said he was promised a share of the film's sales revenue, which never materialized. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Studio distances itself from Sevak Bharat Sevak claimed he had transferred Rs 15.75 crore out of a Rs 16.40 crore deal for the Chinese distribution rights of 'Drishyam 2'. However, Panorama Studios denied receiving any such amount, stating that the money was deposited into an unrelated account with which they had no connection. Responding to the allegations, Pathak presented evidence showing that Sevak's authorization was limited and had already expired before the supposed agreement took place. The petition to quash the FIR also included legal references and a public notice from Panorama Studios, warning third parties not to rely on any unauthorized claims made by Sevak. Kajol Turns 51: Ajay Devgn's Vintage Photo Post Wins The Day
Hindustan Times
08-08-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Delhi HC refuses to grant producer Kumar Mangat Pathak relief in financial fraud case related to Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 2
Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak has failed to get any relief from the Delhi High Court in a case of financial fraud against him, linked to the overseas rights of the Ajay Devgn film Drishyam 2. The court disposed of the plea filed by Pathak on Thursday. Ajay Devgn-starrer Drishyam 2 was produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak and directed by his son Abhishek Pathak (R). What is the allegation? The case concerns allegations of a ₹4.3 crore fraud involving the Chinese-language distribution rights of the film across China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The FIR, which was filed in June 2025, accuses Pathak, Bharat Sevak, and others of conspiracy, document forgery, and misrepresentation of rights. The Delhi High Court has disposed of a plea filed by Kumar Mangat Pathak, seeking to quash the criminal proceedings initiated against him concerning the financial fraud case related to Pathak, Director of M/s Panorama Studios, which produced the film, approached the court to quash the FIR registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), contending that the matter was purely commercial in nature and had been wrongly criminalised. His legal team argued that he had already cooperated with the investigation and was exploring parallel legal remedies. The court quashes Pathak's petition However, Justice Neena Krishna Bansal refused to keep the petition pending or grant any interim protection. The court observed that the investigation is still in its early stages, and noted that since the petitioner had already joined the probe, no interference was warranted at this point. The Drishyam 2 fraud case A Delhi-based businessman had alleged that he was misled into investing ₹4.3 crore in the Ajay Devgn film based on forged documents. He claimed he was promised exclusive Chinese distribution rights for Drishyam 2 through a deal presented by Bharat Sevak, who introduced himself as an authorised representative of Panorama Studios Sevak claimed to have transferred ₹15.75 crore out of a total transaction value of ₹16.40 crore, Panorama Studios has denied receiving the funds Pathak submitted evidence stating that any authorisation given to Sevak was limited, and had expired well before the alleged agreement. Panorama Studios had issued a public notice, warning third parties against unauthorised claims made by Sevak. About Drishyam 2 Released in 2022, Drishyam 2 was directed by Abhishek Pathak, Kumar Mangat's son, and is a remake of Mohanlal's Malyalam film of the same name. The film starred Ajay Devgn, Akshaye Khanna, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav, and Rajat Kapoor. It was a big box office success, earning over ₹340 crore on a ₹70-crore budget. (With ANI inputs)
Mint
07-08-2025
- Business
- Mint
Financial dispute concerning Drishyam 2: Delhi HC disposes of producers plea without granting relief
New Delhi [India], August 7 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has disposed of a plea filed by Kumar Mangat Pathak, Director of M/s Panorama Studios, seeking to quash the criminal proceedings initiated against him concerning the financial fraud case related to the overseas rights of the Ajay Devgn film 'Drishyam 2'. The case concerns allegations of a ₹ 4.3 crore fraud involving the Chinese-language distribution rights of the film across China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The FIR, which was filed in June 2025, accuses Pathak, Bharat Sevak, and others of conspiracy, document forgery, and misrepresentation of rights. Pathak approached the court to quash the FIR registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), contending that the matter was purely commercial in nature and had been wrongly criminalized. His counsel argued that he had already cooperated with the investigation and was exploring parallel legal remedies. Justice Neena Krishna Bansal refused to keep the petition pending or grant any interim protection, observing that the investigation is still in its early stages. The court noted that since the petitioner had already joined the probe, no interference was warranted at this point. The complaint was filed by a Delhi-based businessman who alleged he was misled into investing ₹ 4.3 crore based on forged documents. He claimed he was promised exclusive Chinese distribution rights for Drishyam 2 through a deal presented by Bharat Sevak, who introduced himself as an authorized representative of Panorama Studios and a partner at Terra Bento Mines & Minerals. Sevak allegedly produced a term sheet and facilitated meetings with key members of the production house, including Kumar Mangat Pathak. According to the complaint, the businessman was also promised a share in the sales revenue. While Sevak claimed to have transferred ₹ 15.75 crore out of a total transaction value of ₹ 16.40 crore, Panorama Studios has denied receiving the funds and alleged that the money was deposited into an unrelated account. In response, Pathak submitted evidence stating that any authorization given to Sevak was limited and had expired well before the alleged agreement. The petition to quash the FIR included legal citations and a public notice issued by Panorama Studios, warning third parties against unauthorized claims made by Sevak. (ANI)
Indian Express
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Constitution was murdered during Emergency, is protected by PM Modi: Gujarat CM
Drawing a comparison between the Emergency era and the present times, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday said while the Constitution, a symbol of people's hopes and aspirations, was murdered during Emergency, current Prime Minister Narendra Modi is bowing down before the Constitution and fulfilling the people's aspirations. CM Patel was addressing a public event — Samvidhan Hatya Diwas — in Gandhinagar to mark the 50th anniversary of imposition of Emergency in India in 1975. Patel said, 'The India of Emergency was such where (a) family was supreme and where people's rights were snatched away. And today, PM Narendra Modi is continuously trying to advance people's life as a Pradhan Sevak. In the India of Emergency, murder of the Constitution was committed. And in today's India, the PM is bowing down to the Constitution and fulfilling people's aspirations. Modi Saheb has displayed the feeling in which there is respect for the Constitution and the country's interest is supreme.' The event was organised by the Department of Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs of Gujarat government. Those present on the occasion included Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rushikesh Patel, former judge of Gujarat High Court Justice (retired) R R Tripathi, and Gandhinagar Mayor Miraben Patel among others. Without naming anyone, the CM said, 'The people of the country have seen such a PM in the past who murdered the Constitution for self-interest. Today, people have got PM Narendrabhai Modi who has protected the Constitution in the interest of the country. When the Constitution completed 25 years, the then PM murdered it and imposed Emergency in the country. When the Constitution completed 60 years, Narendrabhai (as Gujarat CM) carried out a Gaurav Yatra of the Constitution on a caparisoned elephant…This is the difference between their values and those of Narendrabhai. For them, the Constitution was not a holy book, but a weapon to do politics whereas Narendrabhai has always believed the Constitution as supreme.' CM Patel said that the changes brought about in the country by Modi were done while following the Constitution. 'In Modi's leadership, the dignity of the Constitution has become stronger and the autonomy of constitutional institutions has increased,' he said. He also said that the 11 years of India under PM Modi's leadership have become 'a golden period for democracy and the Indian Constitution'. Since last year, the Centre has been observing June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas (Constitution Murder Day)' to commemorate the Emergency.
