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Rajpal Yadav's Cheque Bounce Case: Delhi HC Reserves Judgment
2 Apr
Summary
- Delhi High Court reserved judgment on Rajpal Yadav's cheque bounce case.
- Justice Sharma expressed displeasure at Yadav's inconsistent repayment stances.
- Court refused to grant Yadav more time to arrange Rs 6 crore for settlement.
The Delhi High Court reserved its judgment on Thursday concerning a cheque bounce case filed by M/s Murli Projects Private Limited against actor Rajpal Yadav. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma expressed clear displeasure with Yadav's inconsistent stances on repaying the debt. The court cautioned against assuming a judge's leniency indicated weakness, highlighting frustration over discrepancies between Yadav's claims and his legal team's arguments.
Yadav sought 30 days to arrange Rs 6 crore for settlement, but the court denied the request. "No means no. I will reserve (for judgment). I will not give more time," stated the judge, ending settlement talks. The case originated from a May 2025 sessions court order convicting Yadav and sentencing him to six months imprisonment for a cheque bounce.
Despite earlier suspension of his sentence by the High Court after assurances of settlement, Yadav repeatedly failed to honor commitments, including depositing Rs 2.5 crore previously agreed upon. He surrendered on February 5, 2026, and later secured an interim suspension of sentence after depositing Rs 1.5 crore.
During the hearing, the complainant's counsel argued that completing a sentence does not extinguish financial liability, with Rs 7.75 crore remaining unpaid. The court explored a potential Rs 6 crore one-time settlement, which the complainant indicated willingness to accept. Yadav assured compliance but cited financial losses, claiming to have paid Rs 17 crore and sold assets.
