Delhi Court Summons Dharmendra in Alleged Cheating Case Over Restaurant Franchise
The Bollywood actor and two others face allegations of inducing a businessman to invest ₹63 lakh in a Garam Dharam Dhaba franchise under false pretenses.
- The Patiala House Court in Delhi has summoned veteran actor Dharmendra and two others in connection with a cheating and criminal conspiracy case.
- Complainant Sushil Kumar alleges he was misled into investing ₹63 lakh in the Garam Dharam Dhaba franchise, with promises of high profits and full support for setting up the business.
- A letter of intent was signed in September 2018, but the complainant claims the accused failed to fulfill their commitments and did not inspect the purchased land or initiate the franchise setup.
- The court found prima facie evidence suggesting the accused acted with common intent to deceive and has scheduled the next hearing for February 20, 2025.
- Police previously classified the matter as a civil dispute over breach of contract, but the complainant now seeks a refund of his investment rather than the franchise.
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