Vikram Bhatt's Legal Woes Deepen: High Court Refuses to Quash FIR

• Rajasthan High Court denied filmmaker Vikram Bhatt's plea to quash an FIR, stating allegations go beyond a contractual dispute.
• The court found prima facie evidence of criminal elements, including deliberate diversion of funds, fake invoices, and dishonesty.
• Businessman Ajay Murdia filed the complaint in Udaipur, alleging misappropriation of Rs. 47 crore meant for film production.
• Bhatt and his wife, Shwetambari Bhatt, are currently lodged in a Rajasthan jail, with bail previously denied in the fraud case.
• Charges include cheating, criminal breach of trust, and misappropriation of funds, with the court emphasizing the need for full investigation.

Why It Matters: High Court sees criminal intent in Vikram Bhatt's case, rejecting plea to quash FIR.