Rajpal Yadav Emotional in Court as Delhi High Court Denies Extension in Cheque Bounce Case
Actor Rajpal Yadav appeared via video conference before the Delhi High Court on Thursday in a cheque bounce case and became visibly emotional during proceedings. The court refused his request for an additional 30 days to pay the outstanding amount of ₹6 crore, reserving its judgment and stating firmly, “No means no. The judgment is being reserved, and no more time will be given.”
During the hearing, the court questioned the delay, asking why Yadav had not completed the payment if he intended to do so. The complainant’s side noted that a total of ₹7.75 crore remains unpaid, despite approximately ₹2 crore being deposited before the trial court. Advocate Avneet Singh Sikka stated that the actor had admitted to not paying ₹10 crore initially, prompting the legal proceedings.
Rajpal Yadav, referring to his past hardships, said, “They have taken ₹17 crore from me. I had to sell five of my flats. I am ready to go to court again. I am not emotional; send me to jail five more times.” Despite his emotional appeal, the court denied the extension, and no settlement was reached.
The case dates back to 2010, when Yadav took a loan of ₹5 crore from Murli Projects Private Limited to finance the film Ata Pata Lapata. The film flopped, leaving him unable to repay the loan. The checks he issued bounced, resulting in a legal complaint. Over time, interest and penalties increased the debt significantly.
In 2018, the Karkardooma Court convicted Yadav and sentenced him to six months in jail. Subsequent appeals to the High Court provided relief on multiple occasions, with deadlines extended under assurances of repayment. In February 2026, however, the Delhi High Court denied further extensions. Yadav surrendered on February 5 and was released on interim bail on February 16 after depositing ₹1.5 crore.
The court explored a one-time settlement, suggesting that immediate payment of ₹6 crore could resolve the dispute, a proposal to which the complainant appeared receptive. With no agreement reached, the High Court’s judgment is awaited, leaving the actor’s financial and legal future hanging in balance.
The case highlights the ongoing repercussions of financial disputes in Bollywood, the legal complexities surrounding bounced cheques, and the challenges faced by actors in repaying substantial loans amid professional setbacks.
