Rajpal Yadav's Cheque Bounce Case: Actor Seeks Interim Bail To Attend Family Wedding

New Delhi: The Delhi Court will resume the hearing in the Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav's Cheque Bounce Case at 2:30 pm today. During the hearing today, the actor's lawyer requested interim bail so that Yadav could attend his elder brother's daughter's wedding.

In a latest development in Rajpal Yadav's case, his lawyer requested for interim bail to attend family wedding. In the response, the Delhi High Court said, "We may have sympathy for you, but the law is the law. You did not surrender despite the court's order… and only surrendered when the court issued the order again."

Notably, the actor's requested interim bail so that Yadav could attend his elder brother's daughter's wedding.

Meanwhile, as per the Bar and Bench, the court noted that the actor and his lawyer had previously assured that the owed money would be paid to the complainant. Meanwhile, Justice Sharma informed the actor's counsel to clear their stance. 

It is to be noted here that the Rajpal Yadav is currently lodged in Tihar Jail in Delhi after he surrendered in a decade-old cheque bounce case in connection with his film Ata Pata Laapata. The actor has been in custody since February 2, after the Delhi High Court asked him to surrender as he failed to honour repeated undertakings to repay nearly Rs 9 crore.

What is Rajpal Yadav's case?

For the unversed, it is to be mentioned here that in 2010, Rajpal Yadav borrowed Rs 5 crore from Delhi-based Murali Projects Pvt Ltd as a financial aid for his directorial debut Ata Pata Laapata. As his film failed to perform well at the box office, the loan remained unpaid. As per court records, seven cheques that were issued to the complainant was bounced. The matter was then escalated into a criminal case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

What is the timeline of Rajpal Yadav's case?

Rajpal Yadav along with his wife Radha was convicted by a Magisterial Court in April 2018. He was sentenced to six months of simple imprisonment. The conviction was upheld by a Sessions Court in early 2019. Yadav then moved the Delhi High Court in appeal.

What Rajpal Yadav said in the case?

Earlier, a report surfaced that Rajpal Yadav made an emotional statement before surrendering to the officials. In his emotional statement, Rajpal Yadav was quoted by News X as saying, “Sir, kya karoon? Mere paas paise nahin hain. Aur koi upaay nahin dikhta… Sir, yahan hum sab akele hain. There are no friends. I have to deal with this crisis on my own. (Sir, what should I do? I don’t have the money. I see no other way… Sir, here we are all alone.)”

What Sonu Sood said in support of Rajpal Yadav?  

After Rajpal Yadav's arrest, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood came forward to extend his help to him. Taking to X, Sonu Sood wrote, ''Rajpal Yadav is a gifted actor who has given years of unforgettable work to our industry. Sometimes life turns unfair, not because of talent, but because timing can be brutal. He will be part of my film, and I believe this is the moment for all of us..producers, directors, colleagues to stand together. A small signing amount, adjustable against future work, is not charity, it’s dignity. When one of our own is going through a tough phase, the industry must remind him he’s not alone. This is how we show we are more than just an industry.''

Rajpal Yadav is a gifted actor who has given years of unforgettable work to our industry. Sometimes life turns unfair, not because of talent, but because timing can be brutal. He will be part of my film, and I believe this is the moment for all of us..producers, directors,…

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) February 10, 2026