Jharkhand HC issues notice to MS Dhoni in case filed by former business partners

Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is embroiled in a legal battle with his former business partners, Mihir Diwakar and Soumya Das, over allegations of fraud and unauthorized use of his name for cricket academies. Dhoni claims the duo continued to operate under his name despite his revocation of their authority, resulting in significant financial losses.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Jharkhand high court on Tuesday issued a notice to former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a case filed by his former business associates, Mihir Diwakar and Soumya Das . Diwakar and Das, who serve as directors of Aarka Sports and Management Ltd , had entered into an agreement with Dhoni to establish cricket academies under his name. The legal dispute emerged after Dhoni filed a criminal complaint against Diwakar and Das on January 5 in Ranchi, accusing them of fraud.

The veteran cricketer alleged that despite his revocation of their authority in 2021, the duo continued to open cricket academies using his name, resulting in a financial loss of Rs 15 crore. In response, Diwakar and Das approached the Jharkhand high court, challenging the judicial magistrate's decision in Ranchi to take cognizance of the criminal complaint against them. The high court has now summoned Dhoni to appear and clarify his stance on the matter.

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