Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav is getting no relief from the Delhi High Court in the Rs. 9 crore cheque bounce case. On Thursday, the High Court reserved its judgment. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma expressed his displeasure and frustration at the actor’s shifting positions.
The judge said, "Never think the judge is weak if the judge is nice to you." While Rajpal's lawyer argued that the actor should not be required to settle the dues since he has already undergone imprisonment, the actor contradicted this, stating he will settle the dues. Frustrated, the judge remarked, "You are saying you are willing to pay, but your lawyers are saying that since you have already gone to jail, you will not pay. If you are willing to pay, then why am I hearing the matter? Make the payment."
In an emotional confrontation, Rajpal requested the court to grant him 30 more days to pay the remaining Rs. 6 crore. However, Justice Sharma refused, saying, "No means no. I will reserve. I will not give more time."
Rajpal then opposed the judge's stance, claiming he has suffered several financial setbacks, leading him to sell five flats. He added, "I am not emotional, send me to jail 5 more times."
Rajpal Yadav’s cheque bounce case dates back to 2010, when the actor borrowed Rs 5 crore from Delhi-based Murali Projects Pvt Ltd to finance his directorial debut, Ata Pata Laapata (2012). However, the film’s failure at the box office led to significant financial losses, resulting in a dispute over repayment. In 2018, a magisterial court convicted him under the Negotiable Instruments Act for cheque dishonour and sentenced him to six months in jail, a verdict upheld in 2019. The outstanding amount later escalated to nearly Rs 9 crore. He was granted interim bail after depositing part of the dues.
