In December 2008, Suniel Shetty surrendered before a court in a case relating to cheque dishonour.

The case against Shetty was filed by businessman Subhash Gulati from Chandigarh. Gulati alleged that a cheque of Rs 1 million issued by Hyundai Telecom Limited -- a company in which Shetty was a director in 2004 -- had bounced due to insufficient funds. The company used to supply mobile handsets.

The court granted bail to Shetty and asked him to be available whenever called for hearing.