Rajpal Yadav Gets Interim Bail in Cheque Bounce Case; Brother Says ‘Better Days Ahead’

Rajpal Yadav Granted Interim Bail in ₹9 Crore Cheque Bounce Case; Brother Says ‘Better Days Ahead’

There is temporary relief for actor Rajpal Yadav after the Delhi High Court granted him interim bail till March 18 in the ₹9 crore cheque bounce case. The order came days after the actor surrendered and was lodged in Tihar Jail over the long-pending financial dispute.

Following the court’s decision, his brother Chandrapal Yadav expressed gratitude and hope outside the court premises.

‘Ache Din Aane Wale Hain’: Brother Reacts

Speaking to the media, Chandrapal folded his hands and said, “Humme kisi se koi shikayat nahi hai… Jo bhi din the woh humare din the, ab humare ache din aane wale hain. Abhi bas yehi kahenge.”

Translated, he said, “We have no complaints. Whatever days we had were ours. Now, better days are ahead. That is all we will say for now.” When asked about the ongoing case and support from the film industry, he declined to elaborate, saying, “Yeh sab bhaisaab hi batayenge” (My brother will speak about this).

Reports suggest that Rajpal is likely to hold a press conference soon to address the matter publicly.

Bail Conditions and Court Proceedings

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma granted interim bail subject to Rajpal depositing ₹1 lakh as bail bond and furnishing one surety. Earlier during the hearing, the court had directed him to deposit ₹1.5 crore by 3 PM as a condition for interim relief.

After the complainant’s counsel — representing M/s Murli Project — confirmed that the amount had been deposited against the bounced cheques, the court approved his release. Rajpal will remain out on bail until March 18, the next date of hearing. By then, he is expected to clear the remaining dues to avoid serving his sentence.

The Decade-Old Financial Dispute

The case dates back to 2010 when Rajpal borrowed ₹5 crore from Murali Projects Pvt Ltd to finance his directorial debut, Ata Pata Laapata. The film, released in 2012, failed at the box office, following which repayment issues arose.

In 2018, a magisterial court convicted Rajpal and his wife, Radha, under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act after seven cheques issued by the actor bounced. He was sentenced to six months of simple imprisonment. The conviction was later upheld by a Sessions Court, prompting an appeal in the Delhi High Court.

In 2024, the High Court suspended his sentence, directing him to take “sincere and genuine measures” to clear the outstanding dues, which had by then risen to ₹9 crore. However, on February 2, 2026, the court directed him to surrender after observing repeated breaches of undertakings to repay the amount. He was subsequently sent to Tihar Jail, where he remained for over a week before securing interim bail.