Delhi HC Slams Rajpal Yadav Over Cheque Bounce, Says You Broke Your Word
Delhi HC Slams Rajpal Yadav Over Cheque Bounce, Says You Broke Your Word
Delhi High Court rebukes Rajpal Yadav in a cheque-bounce case, citing delays and unkept promises to repay as bail is adjourned.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday sharply criticised Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav in a cheque-bounce case, saying he ended up in prison not because of a court order but for failing to honour his own commitments. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma noted that Yadav had entered into a settlement with the complainant yet showed prolonged delays in payments, despite appearing in court 20 to 30 times and being assisted by senior counsel.
The bench adjourned his bail plea for further hearing after issuing notice to the complainant. Yadav had sought a suspension of his sentence on the grounds of a family wedding, but the judge reminded him that sympathy cannot override the legal framework and pointed out he had pleaded guilty and admitted he would pay.
Background details show the conviction stemmed from a private firm’s criminal complaint alleging a multi-crore loan; the court highlighted the repeated mediation efforts and years of delay in payment. The proceedings underscored the tension between settlements and timely repayment in cheque-bounce cases.
Yadav surrendered to Tihar Jail and is serving a six-month sentence. Celebrity support followed, including Mika Singh pledging ₹11 lakh to help with the situation. The next hearing was listed for February 16, with both sides expected to present their arguments.
Overall, the case reflects ongoing scrutiny of how settlements are honored in high-profile cheque-bounce matters and the legal standards governing bail in such scenarios.
