Delhi High Court reserved its verdict in the check bounce case filed against Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav. This case was filed by the company Murali Project Private Limited. During the hearing, the court also expressed displeasure over the changing attitude of the actor. Justice Swarn Kanta Sharma, who was hearing the case, clearly said that if a judge behaves politely, it does not mean that he should be considered weak.
Delhi High Court expressed displeasure while hearing the case
During the hearing, Delhi High Court observed that there was a contradiction in the arguments of Rajpal Yadav and his lawyer. On this, the judge commented sternly and said, ‘You are saying that you are ready to pay the money but your lawyer is saying that you have gone to jail and hence will not pay. If you are ready to pay the money then there is no need for me to listen to this matter, just pay. Rajpal Yadav asked the court for 30 days time to repay Rs 6 crore but the court rejected this demand. The judge clearly said, ‘No means no.’ Now I am reserving the decision and will not be given time.
Rajpal Yadav has been punished before also
In fact, in May 2024, a sessions court had convicted Rajpal Yadav in the check bounce case and sentenced him to six months in jail. Later, Delhi High Court had stayed his sentence because his lawyer had assured the court that both the parties would resolve the dispute through mutual agreement. To resolve the matter, it was also sent to the Mediation Center of Delhi High Court. But according to the court, despite giving time and assurance several times, the actor did not pay the fixed amount.
not following court order
The High Court had earlier allowed Rajpal Yadav to deposit about Rs 2.5 crore in installments. But he did not deposit even this amount. For this reason, in February 2026, the court ordered him to surrender before the jail authorities. Rajpal Yadav surrendered on 5 February and remained in jail for some time. Later, when he deposited Rs 1.5 crore with the complainant, the court put an interim stay on his sentence.
crores of rupees still outstanding
Advocate Avneet Singh Sikka, appearing for the complainant company, told the court that the actor has not paid approximately Rs 10 crore. According to him, about Rs 2 crore has already been paid to the trial court, but about Rs 7.75 crore is still outstanding. The lawyer also said that just by serving a jail sentence, a person’s financial responsibilities do not end. Therefore the company had filed a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Court suggested the path of compromise
During the hearing, Delhi High Court also suggested the option of compromise to both the parties. The judge asked whether the dispute could be ended by taking a lesser amount. On this, the complainant’s lawyer said that if Rs 6 crore is given then the company can consider the settlement. Rajpal Yadav, who attended the hearing through video conference, said that he will follow every order of the court. He said, ‘There is no problem in getting punished for my mistake. I will agree to whatever the court asks me to pay. However, he also claimed that he has suffered huge financial loss in this matter. Rajpal Yadav said that Rs 17 crore had been taken from him and he had to sell five of his flats.
Now waiting for the decision of Delhi High Court
However, when Rajpal Yadav asked for 30 days time to pay Rs 6 crore, the court did not approve it. The date of agreement could not be decided. After which Delhi High Court reserved its decision in the case. Now all eyes are on the final decision of the court which will decide whether the actor will have to pay the outstanding amount or what further legal steps will be taken in the case.