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Vikram Bhatt Granted Interim Bail

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Feb 13, 2026 · Last updated Feb 13, 2026

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Market Impact

The interim bail granted to Vikram Bhatt and Shwetambari Bhatt by the India — Supreme Court of India provides temporary relief, but the ongoing legal battle and allegations of Rs 30 crore fraud could still impact their future projects and financial standing in the film industry. The involvement of the India — Economic Offences Wing in a separate complaint against Vikram Bhatt and Krishna Bhatt Sarda suggests potential broader financial scrutiny.

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Event Summary

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt were granted interim bail by the India — Supreme Court of India in a Rs 30 crore cheating and criminal breach of trust case. They were arrested by the India — Rajasthan on December 7, 2025, following a complaint by Ajay Murdia, founder of Indira IVF Hospital. Murdia alleged that funds intended for a multi-film production project were misappropriated and diverted into personal accounts through fraudulent invoices. The India — Rajasthan High Court had previously denied their bail. The Supreme Court ordered their release from Udaipur jail, with the next hearing scheduled for February 19. A separate complaint also alleges Vikram Bhatt and Krishna Bhatt Sarda defrauded another businessman of Rs 13.5 crore, which is being investigated by the India — Economic Offences Wing.

Entities Involved
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Vikram Bhatt
Vikram Bhatt, a filmmaker, was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court in a Rs 30 crore cheating case. He is accused of misappropriating funds intended for film production.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Ajay Murdia
Ajay Murdia, founder of Indira IVF Hospital, filed the complaint against Vikram Bhatt and Shwetambari Bhatt, accusing them of cheating and criminal breach of trust.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Shwetambari Bhatt
Shwetambari Bhatt, wife of Vikram Bhatt, was also granted interim bail by the Supreme Court in the cheating case, facing similar allegations of fund misappropriation.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India — Rajasthan High Court
The India — Rajasthan High Court had previously declined to grant bail to Vikram Bhatt and Shwetambari Bhatt, stating it was not appropriate at that stage.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Indira IVF Hospital
Indira IVF Hospital is the company founded by Ajay Murdia, the complainant in the cheating case against Vikram Bhatt and Shwetambari Bhatt.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Krishna Bhatt Sarda
Krishna Bhatt Sarda, daughter of Vikram Bhatt, is mentioned in a separate complaint alleging fraud, which is being examined by the India — Economic Offences Wing.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Mukul Rohatgi
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India — Economic Offences Wing
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India — Rajasthan
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India — Supreme Court of India
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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