On Wednesday, February 12, the Delhi High Court heard Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav’s bail application related to a long-standing cheque bounce case and directed the complainant to file a formal reply. This comes shortly after Yadav surrendered at Tihar Jail following the dismissal of his last-minute plea for relief.
During the hearing, Yadav’s counsel informed the court that a formal bail application had been filed and requested the opposing party’s response. The lawyer also mentioned difficulty in contacting Yadav and sought an extension until Monday, assuring the court he would “work out something.” A brief adjournment was requested.
The bench, led by Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma, accepted these submissions and directed the complainant to submit their reply before the next hearing, which is scheduled for Monday when the bail plea will be reconsidered.
The court did not hold back on commenting on Yadav’s conduct, noting that the actor ended up in jail after failing to honour commitments previously made in the case.Rajpal Yadav is currently serving a six-month sentence after the Delhi High Court rejected his plea for relief in the cheque bounce case. He surrendered at Tihar Jail on February 5.
The case dates back to 2010 when Yadav borrowed Rs 5 crore from M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd for his directorial venture Ata Pata Laapata. The film’s failure at the box office led to financial troubles and prolonged litigation.Before surrendering, Yadav spoke candidly to Bollywood Hungama, expressing his helplessness: “Sir, kya karoon? Mere paas paise nahin hain (sir, what to do?
I don’t have the money to pay back). Aur koi upaay nahin dikhta (can’t see another way out).” When asked about seeking help from influential industry friends, he added, “Sir, yahan hum sab akele hain (sir, we are all on our own over here). There are no friends. I have to deal with this crisis on my own.
”Following his revelation, several film industry figures including Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Sonu Sood—who have worked with Yadav have reportedly extended their support.
The case will be heard again on Monday after the complainant submits a response to the bail plea, which will determine the next steps in this matter.
