Rajpal Yadav has carved a niche for himself as a promising comic actor in the industry. However, he has been in the news ever since he was sent to Tihar Jail in a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case. The hearing in the case involving Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav commenced before the Delhi High Court on Wednesday, where the court extended his interim bail till the next date of hearing.
Rajpal Yadav’s interim bail extended
Rajpal Yadav attended the hearing with his lawyer. After the session, the actor interacted with the media and said, “The next hearing is on April 1. I have complete faith in the judicial system of India. Dudh ka dudh aur pani ka pani nikalne ki puri koshish karenge. (We will try to dig out the truth).”
During the hearing, Yadav’s counsel informed the court that a regular bail application had already been filed. The court was told that a substantial portion of the dues had already been cleared. According to the report submitted by the counsel, the actor has paid Rs 4.5 crore to Murli Projects Private Limited, and a further Rs 25 lakh was handed over through a demand draft on the day of the hearing.
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Taking note of the payments made, the court observed, “You have paid a substantial amount; therefore, we are not sending you back to jail,” and accordingly extended Yadav`s interim bail till the next date of hearing.
During the proceedings, the court questioned Yadav regarding the loan involved in the dispute. In response, the actor, who was present in person, admitted that he had taken the loan. The court noted that multiple opportunities had been granted earlier to clear the dues, but they were not complied with.
Addressing the court, Yadav stated that in 2016, he had been directed to pay around Rs 10.40 crore and had even produced documents relating to a property worth Rs 28 crore belonging to a friend. He further claimed that despite making partial payments, including Rs 2 crore, the complainant was not interested in accepting the remaining amount and instead wanted him to be sent to jail.
About the case
Back in 2010, Rajpal Yadav reportedly borrowed Rs 5 crore from Delhi-based Murli Projects Pvt Ltd to fund his directorial debut Ata Pata Laapata. The film failed at the box office, and as a result, the loan remained unpaid. Court records indicate that seven cheques issued later bounced.
The dispute took a legal turn, and in April 2018, a magisterial court convicted Rajpal Yadav and his wife, Radha. The actor was sentenced to six months of simple imprisonment.
In 2024, the court directed the actor to show a sincere effort to repay the dues. However, in February 2026, the court ordered him to surrender, and he was in Tihar Jail. He was later granted bail as he wanted to attend a family wedding. The actor is now busy promoting his upcoming film, Bhooth Bangla. It is set to release on April 10.
