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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Invoking criminal law for recovery of money is abuse of law: Supreme Court
Supreme Court NEW DELHI: Invoking criminal law by filing an FIR for recovery of money by a person is an abuse of the process of law as it is a civil dispute, the Supreme Court said and expressed frustration over HCs allowing it in violation of its rulings. The apex court stated this while quashing criminal proceedings initiated by a production house against Bollywood filmmaker Shailesh Kumar Singh, who had produced 'Tanu Weds Manu', over a monetary dispute. 'How many times HCs are to be reminded that to constitute an offence of cheating, there has to be something more than prima facie on record to indicate that the intention of the accused was to cheat the complainant right from the inception. The plain reading of FIR does not disclose any element of criminality,' a bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said in an order on July 14. Indicating that HCs have virtually turned a deaf ear to its recent orders holding that such cases come within the ambit of civil suits, the bench referred to its verdicts which had settled the issue. It said SC in Aug had stated that a mere breach of contract cannot give rise to a criminal prosecution for cheating unless fraudulent or dishonest intention is shown right from the beginning of the transaction. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Hiranandani Fortune City: At Panvel, Mumbai: 2BHK: 1.05 Cr* Hiranandani Fortune City Enquire Now Undo 'Every act of breach of trust may not result in a penal offence of criminal breach of trust unless there is evidence of a manipulating act of fraudulent misappropriation. An act of breach of trust involves a civil wrong in respect of which the person may seek his remedy for damages in civil courts but, any breach of trust with a mens rea, gives rise to a criminal prosecution as well,' it had said. Advocate Sana Raees Khan, appearing for producer Shailesh Kumar Singh, told the court that no criminal offence was made out against him and criminal prosecution should not be allowed to be used as an instrument of harassment. Agreeing with her, the bench quashed the FIR and also expressed shock on how the Allahabad HC dealt with the case by directing him to pay Rs 25 lakh to the complainant. SC also directed them to go for mediation. 'We fail to understand why the HC should undertake such an exercise. The HC may either allow the petition saying that no offence is disclosed or may reject the petition saying that no case for quashing is made out. Why should the HC make an attempt to help the complainant to recover the amount due and payable by the accused. It is for the civil court or commercial court, as the case may be, to look into in a suit that may be filed for recovery of money or in any other proceedings,' SC said. 'We are quite disturbed by the manner in which the HC has passed the impugned order. The HC first directed the appellant to pay Rs 25 lakh to the respondent, and thereafter, directed him to appear before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre for the purpose of settlement. That's not what is expected of an HC to do in a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution or a miscellaneous application filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure for quashing of FIR or any other criminal proceedings,' SC said. It said that 'what is expected of the HC is to look into the averments and the allegations levelled in the FIR along with the other material on record, if any. The HC seems to have forgotten the well-settled principles as enunciated in the decision of this court'.
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Circle: Kangana Ranaut and R Madhavan To Reunite After 10 Years, This Time For A Thriller
Last Updated: Kangana Ranaut and R. Madhavan reunite after a decade in 'Circle', a multilingual psychological thriller set for a Dussehra release Actors Kangana Ranaut and R. Madhavan, who won hearts with their chemistry in Tanu Weds Manu (2011) and its 2015 sequel, are set to return to the screen together after nearly ten years. Their upcoming project, a psychological thriller titled Circle, marks a highly anticipated reunion for fans. 'Circle' – A Multilingual Psychological Thriller According to a report by Deccan Chronicle, the upcoming movie Circle is a pan-India film shot simultaneously in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The production has been underway for about a year, and the filming is now in its final stages. The last scenes were reportedly shot at Club Illusion in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana. Filming Locations And Production Details This psychological thriller has been filmed across various locations in India, including Ooty, Jaipur, Chennai, and Hyderabad. The film is being produced by Tident Art's Ravindran, who confirmed the title and praised Kangana Ranaut's popularity, particularly in the southern states. He also noted that the film is unlike anything audiences have seen before in this genre. An Unprecedented Thriller And Mysterious Characters Insiders have described Circle as a first-of-its-kind psychological thriller, sparking curiosity among fans about the nature of the characters and plot. With both Kangana Ranaut and R Madhavan known for their strong performances, anticipation is high for what promises to be an intense and gripping cinematic experience. Dussehra Release Expected The makers are aiming to release Circle around Dussehra this year, making it one of the most awaited films of the festive season. Audiences can look forward to seeing Kangana Ranaut and R Madhavan in a completely new light, portraying complex roles that are a departure from their previous romantic pairings. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Neha Dhupia Reviews Aap Jaisa Koi: ‘Thank You For Smashing Patriarchy'
Last Updated: Featuring R Madhavan and Fatima, Aap Jaisa Koi is being appreciated for its mature and unconventional love story. Aap Jaisa Koi, the romantic drama featuring R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh, has been winning hearts. The film was released on July 11 on Netflix. Directed by Vivek Soni and backed by Karan Johar, Aap Jaisa Koi is being appreciated for its mature and unconventional love story. Now, actress Neha Dhupia has lauded the project for smashing the patriarchal mindset. Taking to Instagram, Neha re-shared the poster of Aap Jaisa Koi and wrote in the caption, 'I loved Aap Jaisa Koi. Thank you for smashing the patriarchy one dialogue, one scene, and one stop at a time. Congratulations Vivek Soni, Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta 2 and also such great performances…so well done guys… congratulations R Madhavan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ayesha Raza Mishra, Namit Das, Manish Chaudhari and the entire cast and crew." Aap Jaisa Koi follows the love story of Srirenu Tripathi, a Sanskrit teacher from Jamshedpur and Madhu Bose, a French teacher from Kolkata. The story explores themes of compatibility, equality and differing worldviews, as Shrirenu and Madhu are attracted to each other, but their relationship faces opposition from societal expectations and family members. Aap Jaisa Koi marks R Madhavan and Fatima's first on-screen collaboration. Recently, speaking about the film and sharing the screen with the Tanu Weds Manu actor, Fatima told Zoom, 'It's a very sweet film. Vivek Soni is an excellent director—I believe he is one of the most giftmong the newer directors. He has a strong visual voice, and when you see his films, you know it's Vivek Soni, which is quite remarkable. Also, I adore Maddy—he is amazing. He's been the country's crush for years, and I think his smile is still the most gorgeous of any actor. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him." Coming back to Neha, she was last seen as a gang leader in the adventure reality show, Roadies Double X, alongside Prince Narula, Rhea Chakraborty, Elvish Yadav and Gautam Gulati. On the Bollywood front, she made a cameo appearance in Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk's Bad Newz. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Exclusive: Deepak Dobriyal says he's waiting for the right biopic, not just any role
Actor Deepak Dobriyal recently spoke about the kind of work he wants to pursue and the challenges of picking meaningful projects in today's film industry. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Dobriyal shared that despite his longstanding desire, he is yet to take on a biopic, something he has been hoping to do since 2007– about the roles he wants to play in his upcoming films, he said he wishes to do biopics on Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Pinki Pramanik, and Dhyan are so many characters I want to play. I want to do a biopic on Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, I wanted to do one on Pinki Pramanik, I wanted to do one on Dhyan Chand. There are many others too. And there are some more now, but I won't say anything about those yet, because every time I say it, others end up making the biopic except me. I've been talking about these since 2007-2008, so now I won't speak, I'll show through action,' he said. Dobriyal shared that he is drawn to characters rooted in real life or literature because of the depth and difficulty they demand. 'I want to do these roles because they're challenging. People already know and admire these figures, so portraying them is very difficult. Or if it's a character based on literature, or someone from real-life incidents, those are the kind of roles I want to do,' he actor also addressed the industry's tendency to typecast and how producers often push for familiar formulas. 'A lot of really good scripts are coming to me. So, I don't want to repeat the kind of roles I've already done. I want to do something new. But producers often have a direct demand - take this actor, his comic timing is great, or his villainous approach is fantastic. Here, you're expected to show shades that haven't been seen before. I consider all that, and if the story is good and there's a solid director attached. I give preference to a good director, a good script, and a strong star cast,' he Dobriyal has built a reputation as one of the most talented and versatile actors in Indian cinema, with memorable performances in films like 'Maqbool', 'Omkara', 'Delhi-6', 'Tanu Weds Manu', and 'Hindi Medium'. He was last seen in the crime thriller 'Sector 36', based on the 2006 Nithari serial murders, where he played Inspector Ram Charan Pandey opposite Vikrant Massey.- Ends
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
R Madhavan: This is probably my last chance at doing romance on screen
R Madhavan and a still from Aap Jaisa Koi Over a career spanning nearly three decades, Madhavan has been a part of some memorable romantic films like Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, Tanu Weds Manu, and Alai Payuthey. His latest film, Aap Jaisa Koi, marks his return to the romance genre. The film explores a love story between Madhavan's character and a woman played by Fatima Sana Shaikh, with a 12-year age gap between them. Talking to Mumbai Mirror, he said, 'Finding a companion you truly want to spend the rest of your life with is rare. Age should not restrict the possibility of companionship.' He added, 'I've met so many girls who say they don't get along with guys their own age, even as friends. There's a certain maturity with older men, maybe because they've seen more of the world, sometimes that can become the foundation for a lasting relationship. ' At 55, Madhavan acknowledges this might be one of his final romantic roles. 'This is probably my last chance at doing romance on screen before it starts looking obscene,' he said. He's quick to add praise for his co-star Fatima from the Netflix film. 'She fits effortlessly with both younger and older heroes,' he said.
