Actor Rajpal Yadav has been released from Tihar Jail on interim bail in connection with the Rs 9 crore loan case, marking a key development in a long-running legal battle. The relief comes after the Delhi High Court granted him interim bail until March 18 in the cheque bounce case.
The case, centred on a financial dispute, has seen multiple legal turns in recent days. Earlier, on February 12, while hearing his interim bail plea, the High Court had asked the complainant to file a response and fixed the next hearing for February 16, 2026. On the day of the hearing, the court directed Yadav’s lawyer to submit a demand draft of Rs 1.5 crore in the name of the respondent, making it clear that his release would depend on meeting this condition within the given timeline. With the condition now met, the actor has been released from Tihar Jail, bringing immediate relief. However, the case itself is far from over. Proceedings will continue, with the court expected to examine issues related to repayment and compliance in the coming hearings.
The dispute dates back to 2010, when Rajpal Yadav borrowed Rs 5 crore from Murali Projects Pvt Ltd to finance his film Ata Pata Laapata. The film failed at the box office, leaving him under financial strain and making repayment difficult. Over time, several cheques issued towards repayment bounced, leading to legal action under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
In April 2018, a Magistrate’s Court convicted Rajpal Yadav and his wife under Section 138 of the Act and sentenced them to six months in prison. The actor challenged the verdict through multiple appeals, but the case continued over the years. During this period, the outstanding amount reportedly rose to nearly Rs 9 crore, despite partial repayments, including Rs 75 lakh paid in 2025.
Even as Rajpal Yadav is now out on interim bail, the legal process continues. This blog tracks every key update, from court proceedings and case history to what lies ahead in this ongoing matter.
