Actor Rajpal Yadav gets interim bail from Delhi High Court in Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case. He had requested bail to attend his niece's wedding in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on February 19, 2026. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma passed the order after noting that Rajpal Yadav had paid Rs 1.5 crore to the complainant, M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd.
The next hearing will take place on March 18, 2026. Moreover, Rajpal Yadav will have to appear in court on March 18, 2026, either physically or via video conferencing.
Rajpal Yadav gets interim bail till March 18 in cheque bounce case
According to news agency PTI, the judge said, "We are granting you an interim suspension of sentence. It is till the next date of hearing." The court also directed Rajpal Yadav to surrender his passport and not leave the country without permission.
The actor granted interim bail after his counsel informed the court that Rs 1.5 crore has been deposited in the respondent’s bank account via Demand Draft (DD). The court on Monday clarified that the Hera Pheri actor would be released on interim bail once the DD is submitted by the deadline. If it wasn’t submitted in time, the case would be heard again on Tuesday morning.
All you need to know about Rajpal Yadav's cheque bounce case
For the unversed, Rajpal Yadav was asked to surrender to Tihar Jail on February 6, 2026 in connection with his decade-long cheque bounce case. The actor remained in prison until he was granted interim bail on February 16, valid until 18 March 2026.
In 2010, Rajpal Yadav had borrowed Rs 5 crore from Delhi-based Murali Projects Pvt Ltd to fund his directorial debut film, Ata Pata Laapata. However, the film flopped at the box office, making it difficult for him to repay the amount, which eventually led to a conviction under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Over time, interest, penalties, and late payments, the total dues reached nearly Rs 9 crore.
