Rajpal Yadav bail hearing highlights: Delhi HC grants interim bail to actor after depositing ₹1.5 crore

"Interim suspension of sentence in the net date of hearing... You [Yadav] should be present in the court or remain present on VC (video conferencing). We do not want any discrepancy," the Court said.

Rajpal Yadav was granted interim bail on Monday, and his sentence will remain suspended till March 18.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said that the Bollywood actor's sentence will remain suspended till March 18, when the case will be heard next.

The actor told the Court that his niece is getting married on February 19. In view of the developments, the Court granted him interim relief.

Rajpal Yadav was granted interim bail after the private company– M/S Murli Project’s lawyer confirmed that Yadav deposited ₹1.5 crore in the company’s bank accounts against the bounced cheque amount.

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to Rajpal Yadav till March 18, in cheque bounce cases. A bench of justice Swarana Kanta Sharma granted interim bail subject to him depositing 1 lakh amount as bail bond and furnish 1 surety.

This was after the private company– M/S Murli Project’s lawyer confirmed that Yadav deposited ₹1.5 crore in the company’s bank accounts against the bounced cheque amount.

Rajpal Yadav made an emotional statement about his financial woes just some time before surrendering to the authorities. When asked about the legal issues, Rajpal told Bollywood Hungama, “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).”

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.”

Taking to his X account, boxer Vijender Singh said in Hindi, “I respect true talent. @rajpalofficial has given a lot to Indian cinema. He has brought smiles to our faces through so many characters. I extend an invitation to Rajpal Yadav ji to work together in my upcoming film, which is written and directed by @thesanjusaini, and we would like to support him at this time.”

Rajpal Yadav's lawyer had told the court that the actor can desposit ₹1.5 crore today (February 16) via FDR, following which the court responded that the sum should be deposited in the form of a demand draft. The actor has till 3 PM to make the deposit.

According to reports, the Delhi High Court has the actor's lawyer to pay ₹1.5 crore in his name by 3 PM for interim bail. The actor will be released if the amount is paid; otherwise, the matter will be heard tomorrow morning.

After a video claimed Salman Khan got Rajpal Yadav out of Tihar Jail over the weekend, Rajpal's wife Radha Yadav denied this in a statement to Bombay Times.

Rahul Mahajan took to X and wrote, “I feel very sad for my friend, Rajpal Yadav going back to Tihar Jail. He has got my emotional support, but then Karma is Karma, but not everybody paying the price for their karma in this country #rajpalyadav.”

Radha Yadav talked about the support Rajpal has been receiving from the entertainment industry. She said, "Our whole family is together at this time. We are very grateful for the support and love he is receiving from his fans and the film fraternity. I can't take any specific names right now, but I would just want to say many people from the industry have stepped in to support."

Actor Sonu Sood tweeted ahead of the hearing, “Today is an important day for our brother Rajpal Yadav bhai. Praying that things move in the right direction and he gets the relief he deserves. He’s a rare talent and a wonderful soul. Let’s not let the momentum die, we stand with him and will keep going till things are right. 🙏”

Actor Rajpal, currently lodged in Tihar Jail, will have his bail hearing at the Delhi High Court today afternoon (16 February). The actor is in jail over a cheque bounce case.