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 one year’s imprisonment in a Rs 4.5 crore cheque bounce case. The developments are being watched keenly by the fans, and the verdict has become a big talking point in Tamil cinema. The court delivered the verdict, but the actor received a temporary reprieve, as the jail term has been kept in abeyance to allow him to file an appeal.

What went wrong for Vimal in the Rs 4.5 crore cheque dishonour case?

This case dates back to the shooting of ‘Mannar Vagaiyara,’ in which Vimal was acting and also involved as a producer. As reported by DT, the complainant also claimed that Vimal took money from a finance company for making the film and then issued a cheque of Rs 4.5 crore to repay the loan. The bank returned the cheque for insufficient funds when presented. The lender then filed a case under the Negotiable Instruments Act. After hearing arguments on both sides and examining the evidence, the Saidapet Court found Vimal guilty and sentenced him to one year in jail. The court also reportedly directed him to pay compensation to the complainant.

Why Vimal will not go to jail immediately

Vimal will not be sent to jail immediately even though he was convicted. The trial court stayed the execution of the prison term, giving the actor the statutory time to appeal the judgment to a higher court. This means the defendant has the legal right to appeal the verdict and will not be arrested immediately. Now the outcome of the case depends on the appellate court’s decision.

Vimal’s next legal move under the spotlight

Vimal has built an outstanding career acting in many successful Tamil movies over the years; there has been much talk about the court’s judgement. The one-year prison sentence spread quickly on social media, and people have been discussing the case and the relevant law. And now all the eyes are on Vimal’s appeal.