Actor Vimal is best known for his breakout role in ‘Kalavani,’ but he suffered a major legal blow as a Chennai court sentenced him to a year in jail in a Rs 4.5 crore check bounce case. The developments were closely watched by fans, and the verdict became a big talking point in Tamil cinema. The court gave the verdict, but the actor received a temporary reprieve, because the imprisonment was continued without interruption to allow him to appeal.
What happened? Vimal: of Rs 4.5 crore check the dishonor case: ?
This case dates back to the shooting of ‘Mannar Vagaiyara,’ in which Vimal acted and was also involved as a producer. As reported by DT, the complainant also claimed that Vimal took money from a finance company for the production of the film and then issued a check of Rs 4.5 crore to repay the loan. The bank returned the check for insufficient funds when presented. The lender then filed a case under the Negotiable Instruments Act. After hearing the arguments of both sides and examining the evidence, the Saidapet Court found Vimal guilty and sentenced him to one year in prison. He was also reportedly ordered by the court to pay compensation to the complainant.
Why can’t Vimal go to jail immediately?
Vimal will not be sent to prison immediately even if he is convicted. The trial court stayed the execution of the prison term, giving the actor the statutory period to appeal the verdict to a higher court. This means that the accused has the legal right to appeal the verdict and not be immediately arrested. Now the outcome of the case depends on the decision of the appellate court.
Vimal’s next legal move is under the spotlight
Vimal has built a remarkable acting career in many successful Tamil films over the years; there has been a lot of talk about the court’s verdict. The one-year prison sentence quickly spread on social media, and people discussed the case and the related law. And now all eyes are on Vimal’s request.