Kannada Actor Padmaja Rao sentenced to three-month jail, fined Rs 40 lakh over bounced cheque
Mangaluru: The Eighth Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court in Mangaluru has sentenced renowned Kannada actor Padmaja Rao to three months of imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 40.2 lakh in connection with a bounced cheque linked to a loan she allegedly took.
The case was initiated after Veerendra Shetty, a resident of Maryhill and owner of 'Veeru Talkies' in Mangaluru, filed a complaint against Rao. Shetty claimed that Rao had borrowed Rs 40 lakh from him and provided a cheque dated June 17, 2020, as security for the loan. However, when Shetty attempted to encash the cheque, it was dishonored due to insufficient funds in Rao's account. Following the cheque's rejection, Shetty issued a notice to Rao on June 30, 2020, demanding repayment of the loan within 15 days, but the actor allegedly failed to fulfill this obligation.
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During the court proceedings, Padmaja Rao denied the allegations, asserting that she never borrowed money from Shetty and did not issue him any cheque as security. Rao further accused Shetty of stealing a cheque from her possession and forging her signature to build a false case against her. However, she was unable to provide substantial evidence to support her claims.
After reviewing the case, Judge Fawaz P.A. sentenced Padmaja Rao to three months of imprisonment. Additionally, she was ordered to pay a fine of Rs 40.2 lakh, which includes Rs 40.17 lakh to be paid to the complainant and Rs 3,000 as a penalty to the government.
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Use AI-based security system to ensure safety of women healthcare personnel: Sharan Prakash Patil
Bengaluru, Sep 13: Karnataka's minister for Medical Education & Skill Development Sharan Prakash Patil on Friday suggested integration of AI technology in the security system to ensure safety of women healthcare personnel across Karnataka, an official release said.
The minister chaired a high-level meeting at Vikasa Soudha to discuss measures aimed at strengthening security at medical colleges, hospitals and hostels. This follows a previous meeting led by Patil to review the current security systems and propose enhancements.
During the meeting, Patil also emphasised the importance of integrating feedback from women healthcare professionals and other stakeholders. “Directors of medical institutions must gather feedback in writing and take concrete steps to implement necessary measures."
Patil suggested that a security audit committee should be formed with monthly meetings to review the safety protocols. Additionally, thorough background checks must be conducted for all security personnel, according to the release.
“To further ensure safety, 24/7 canteen facilities should be available so that women healthcare staff do not need to leave the premises,” the minister said.
Patil also announced that a panel will be formed at the State Secretariat to oversee the implementation of these measures.
B L Sujatha Rathod, Director of Medical Education, provided a detailed presentation on the current security initiatives. The meeting was attended by senior officials, including Mohammad Mohsin, Principal Secretary of Medical Education, Mission Director of National Health Mission Y Naveen Bhat and Venkateshmurthy, Joint Secretary.
ಇಂದು ವಿಕಾಸಸೌಧದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ ಸುರಕ್ಷತೆಯ ಕುರಿತ ಉನ್ನತಮಟ್ಟದ ಸಭೆಯ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷತೆ ವಹಿಸಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದೆ.
— Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil (@S_PrakashPatil) September 13, 2024
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