The Delhi High Court rejected actor Rajpal Yadav’s final plea to avoid imprisonment in a cheque bounce case, refusing to hear him unless he surrendered first. Following the court’s order, Yadav told the bench he would surrender before Tihar Jail authorities later today.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday rejected Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav’s last attempt to avoid going to jail in a cheque bounce case, after which the actor told the Court that he would surrender before the authorities at Tihar Jail later the same day.
Rajpal Yadav was personally present in court when the matter was taken up. Senior Advocate Abhijat, appearing on his behalf, submitted that the actor was ready to immediately pay an amount of ₹25 lakh to the complainant. He further informed the Court that both parties had tentatively agreed on a repayment schedule for the remaining amount.
However, Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma made it clear that the Court could not entertain any further submissions unless Yadav first complied with its earlier order. The judge noted that the actor was directed to surrender a day earlier and had failed to do so. As a result, the Court said it would hear him only after he hands himself over to the jail authorities.
Following this observation, Senior Advocate Abhijat informed the Court that Rajpal Yadav would surrender before Tihar Jail authorities later that day. The Court then stated that once the actor surrenders, he would be free to move an appropriate application before the High Court.
Earlier, on February 2, the High Court had directed Yadav to surrender before a jail superintendent within two days after he failed to honour his payment commitments in a cheque bounce case. Instead of surrendering, Yadav approached the Court again on February 4, seeking an extension of time. This request was rejected by the Court.
The High Court clarified that the surrender order was passed only after Yadav repeatedly failed to fulfil the assurances given to the Court regarding payment and settlement.
The case dates back to May 2024, when a Sessions Court convicted Rajpal Yadav and sentenced him to six months’ imprisonment in a cheque bounce case. Later, the Delhi High Court suspended his sentence after his counsel assured the Court that the dispute would be amicably settled with the production company to whom Yadav owed money. However, despite repeated opportunities, the actor did not follow through on his commitments.
On February 2, the High Court also rejected Yadav’s explanation that payment could not be made due to an inadvertent error in the demand draft. The Court pointed out that even after noticing the mistake, Yadav took no steps to correct it or ensure payment.
Earlier, Yadav had sought permission from the Court to clear his dues of ₹2.5 crore in two instalments—₹40 lakh by December 16, 2025, and the remaining ₹2.1 crore by January 15 this year. The Court noted that even till date, none of the assured payments had been made.
Expressing strong displeasure, the Court criticised Yadav’s conduct, observing that he repeatedly sought adjournments while promising to make payments and resolve the dispute, but failed to honour those assurances.
Advocate Avneet Singh Sikka appeared for the complainant, Murli Projects Private Limited, and opposed any further relief being granted to the actor.
Case Title:
Rajpal Naurang Yadav & Anr v. M/s Murli Projects Pvt Ltd & Anr
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