Overview

• The dispute originates from a 2018 hard-disk supply deal worth Rs 2.38 lakh between Varma’s production house and Shree.
• Shree invoked Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act after cheques issued by Varma’s firm were dishonoured.
• An Andheri Magistrate Court convicted Varma in January and sentenced him to three months’ imprisonment plus compensation.
• Varma’s appeal at the Dindoshi Sessions Court resulted in bail denial and a warrant being issued against him.
• Both parties filed a joint handwritten application to refer the matter to Lok Adalat for an amicable resolution.