Supreme Court Orders Actor Rajpal Yadav to Deposit ₹5 Crore Before Exempting Him from Jail in Cheque-Bounce Case
· Entertainment · Times of India, Bollywood Hungama
The Supreme Court directed actor Rajpal Yadav to deposit ₹5 crore with its registry by Wednesday to avoid surrendering for a three-month prison sentence in seven cheque-bounce cases linked to film producer Murli Projects Pvt Ltd. The case stems from dishonoured cheques worth ₹5 crore issued in 2010 for financing the film *Ata Pata Lapata*, with disputes arising over repayment terms and delays in release. Yadav’s plea challenging the Delhi High Court’s July 2026 conviction was partially granted, but the court set the deposit as a precondition for relief. The matter will be heard again on September 15. Yadav’s defence argues the original transaction was an investment, not a loan, and cites a 2013 settlement agreement for ₹10.40 crore.
Why it matters
The ruling impacts Yadav’s personal and professional life, as his financial obligations and legal standing could influence his career and public image. For film producers and investors, it underscores the risks of delayed payments and legal recourse in the entertainment industry.
Read the original report — Times of India
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